2015

TF6219 : King's Lynn War Memorial

taken 9 years ago, near to King's Lynn, Norfolk, England

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King's Lynn War Memorial
King's Lynn War Memorial
The King’s Lynn War Memorial is located in Tower (Greyfriars) Gardens, close to the Greyfriars Tower. It was constructed of Portland stone and was erected in 1921.

The memorial’s pedestal is set on an octagonal plinth with three steps. On the pedestal is a square base carrying an octagonal shaft terminating in a Latin Cross. It is Grade II Listed (English Heritage Building ID: 384290 LinkExternal link British Listed Buildings).

The memorial is inscribed:
“Erected by the Citizens of King’s Lynn to the memory of their gallant comrades who fell in the Great War 1914 – 1918”

In 1949, following World War II, a further inscription was added:
“In the memory of all who lost their lives by enemy action”
(see TF6219 : King's Lynn War Memorial Detail).

There are 569 names listed for World War 1 and 19 for World War II (LinkExternal link Roll of Honour)

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TF6219, 427 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
David Dixon   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Wednesday, 5 August, 2015   (more nearby)
Submitted
Wednesday, 19 August, 2015
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TF 620 197 [100m precision]
WGS84: 52:45.0751N 0:23.9659E
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TF 620 197
View Direction
West-southwest (about 247 degrees)
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