Memorial details

Memorial type
Sculptured / Cast group
District
Lambeth
Town
Vauxhall
County
Greater London
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War - civilians
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 1949
    Attended by:
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
72466

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Current location

Darley House
Vauxhall Gardens Estate
Laud Street,
Vauxhall
Lambeth
Greater London
SE11 5HW
England

OS Grid Ref: TQ3061878241
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Shows children's figures in coloured concrete cascading down a wall with hands linked together.
Inscription
(None)
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Second World War - civilians
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Sculpture
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Concrete
Listing information
  • Following the Leader (Memorial to the Children Killed in the Blitz)
  • 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
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference

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