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Situated in Streatham Memorial Garden on Streatham High Road opposite Streatham Common, the war memorial consists of a bronze soldier with his rifle upturned. It was unveiled in 1922 - see Link

The site was once occupied by a large house called Colbrands which dated back to the early 15th century. The old house was demolished after 1805 and a new villa called Coventry Hall was built. In 1919, part of the Estate was bought by the Rector of Streatham and other trustees of the local war memorial committee. The site was then laid out as a War Memorial Garden. It also now includes this contemporary sculpture in the form of an obelisk and plinth which commemorates people of all races, faiths and nationalities living or who have lived in Streatham and have been affected by violent conflicts or wars, wherever they have occurred.

The information board can be seen at Link