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    Memorial

    Fishponds Park WW1 Memorial

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    Current Location

    Fishponds Park, Junction with Fishponds Road and Manor Road, Fishponds, Bristol, Avon, BS16 3AU, England

    OS Grid Reference

    ST 63378 75964

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    © WMR-12960

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    Type of Memorial
    Serviceman / Servicewoman
    WMR Reference Number
    12960
    Description
    Bronze sculptured soldier with rifle in one hand, waving metal helmet to signify ending of WW1. Underneath a scroll. Square rough granite base block mounted on three steps. On four sides of base are bronze panels bearing names and inscription. Small plaque commemorating Acting Lance Corporal Frederick George Room, V.C.
    Inscription
    1914 VICTORY 1918/ IN GLORIOUS MEMORY/ (NAMES)/ "THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    207
    Died
    207
    Information shown
    rank,regiment
    Maker(s)
    • Messrs Humphrey and Oakes of Lawrence Hill, Designer

    • Messrs Humphrey and Oakes of Lawrence Hill, Manufacturer

    Costs
    FREE
    Sponsor Type
    public

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    19th March 1921

    Colonel D. Burges, OBE, DL - original Commanding Officer of Bristol's Own

    Dedicated

    19th March 1921

    REV P WILSON

    Custodian
    BRISTOL CITY PARKS DEPARTMENT

    Components

    Figure

    Height: 6ft


    Made from: Bronze


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1432707

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1432707 (accessed 20/05/2026)

    Base

    Height: 7FT

    Width: 3FT


    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1432707

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1432707 (accessed 20/05/2026)

    Plaques / Panels with names

    Height: 3ft

    Width: 2ft


    Made from: Bronze


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1432707

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1432707 (accessed 20/05/2026)

    Steps

    Width: 12/9/6 ft


    Made from: Concrete


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1432707

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1432707 (accessed 20/05/2026)

    Report a Concern

    War Memorials Trust Reference Number
    191669

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    • Western Daily Press - Friday 18 March 1921 FISHPONDS WAR MEMORIAL
    • Western Daily Press - Monday 21 March 1921 FISHPONDS WAR MEMORIAL. UNVEILING CEREMONY BY COL. BURGES. OUR DUTY TO THE BLIND AND MAIMED.
    • Frederick George ROOM VC https://vcgca.org/our-people/profile/60/frederick-george-room