Memorial details

Memorial type
Pillar / Column
District
Tower Hamlets
Town
Stepney
County
Greater London
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Ceremony
  • Dedicated
    Date: 15 November 1924
    Attended by: Bishop Suffragan of Stepney
  • Unveiled
    Date: 15 November 1924
    Attended by: Earl Winterton
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
60422

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Current location

East end of the churchyard
St George in the East
Cannon Street Road
Stepney
Tower Hamlets
Greater London
E1 0BH
England

OS Grid Ref: TQ 34785 80808
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Classical pillar of Portland stone, with a sword of sacrifice on the East face. The pillar is set upon a square base with inscriptions
Inscription
/TO THE/GLORIOUS MEMORY/OF THE BRAVE MEN/FROM/ST-GEORGE-IN-THE-EAST/WHO/LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES/IN THE/GREAT WAR/1914-1918/GIVE THANKS TO GOD O'ENGLAND FOR THY SONS/ /AND THOSE WHO DIED IN WORLD WAR II/1939-1945/
Inscription legible?
no
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 96
    Served and returned: 65
    Died: 31
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Surname, initials
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Base
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
  • Pillar
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone - Portland
Listing information
  • ST GEORGE'S GARDENS WAR MEMORIAL
  • Grade II
  • This memorial is protected, and listed on the National Heritage List for England maintained by Historic England. View list entry
  • More about listing and the protection of historic places can be found on the Historic England website
  • Historic England
Condition
Costs

Comments: Cost raised by public and private donation.
Memorial: £250

Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference

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