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    Memorial

    Deptford - WW1 and WW2

    Deptford - WW1 and WW2 War Memorial

    Source: Copyright John Yugin

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    Current Location

    At the junction with Lewisham Way, Upper Brockley Road, New Cross, Lewisham, Greater London, SE14 6PD, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TQ 36935 76505

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    Type of Memorial
    Serviceman / Servicewoman
    WMR Reference Number
    12281
    Description
    A column of Portland stone, approximately 7 metres high, standing on a double base and surmounted by a flaming torch, the whole structure being raised on a number of steps. Above the second base are the figures of a soldier on the east side and a sailor on the west side, both standing with heads bowed.
    Inscription
    DEPTFORD'S/ TRIBUTE TO/HER GALLANT SONS/ WHO WERE FAITHFUL / UNTO DEATH/ 1914-1918/ 1939-1945
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Maker(s)
    • "Services rendered by the Borough Surveyor", Unknown

    • Mr. W. Richards, 333 Brockley Road, Sculptor

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    7 July 1921

    Maj.-Gen., Sir Charles Townshend, M.P.

    Dedicated

    7 July 1921

    Bishop of Southwark

    Components

    Column

    Height: 7 metres


    Made from: Stone - Portland


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1406592

    • Kentish Mercury 18 July 1919; 2 July 1920
    • Local Publication/Booklet 8 July 1921
  • Woolwich Herald - Friday 15 July 1921 DEPTFORD BOROUGH WAR MEMORIAL. THOUSANDS OF INTERESTED VISITORS.
  • Westerham Herald - Saturday 16 July 1921
  • Lewisham War Memorials: http://lewishamwarmemorials.wikidot.com/memorial:deptford-ww1-war-memorial
  • Historic England: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1406592
  • London Remembers: https://www.londonremembers.com/memorials/deptford-war-memorial
  • Carter Postcard Collection