Memorial details

Memorial type
Sculptured / Cast group
District
Leeds
Town
Leeds
County
West Yorkshire
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Maker
Sir Reginald Blomfield RA (Architect)
H C FEHR (Sculptor)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 14 October 1922
    Attended by: Viscount Lascelles KG DSO; Rev. Frederick Mitchell
  • Rededicated
    Date: 10th November 1991
    Attended by: UNKNOWN
  • Dedicated
    Date: 14 October 1922
    Attended by: Vicar of Leeds (Rev. B.O.F. Bernard Heywood MA)
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
2111

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Current location

Victoria Square
Leeds City War Memorial
The Headrow
Leeds
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS1 3AB
England

OS Grid Ref: SE 29890 33817
Denomination: Undefined

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Previous locations
  • City Square
    Leeds
    Leeds
    West Yorkshire
    England

    OS Grid Ref: Undefined
    Denomination: Undefined
Description
Four stepped base surmounted by plinth and obelisk. Whole is surmounted by a bronze winged figure of peace. On the 3 and 9 o'clock faces of the side of the obelisk is a bronze figure of St George standing on the slain dragon and a bronze figure of peace. Four owls symbolising Leeds on the four corners of the base of the obelisk. Wreath on the 6 o'clock face of the base, colours hang on the 6 and 12 o'clock faces of the obelisk.
Inscription
3 o'clock face: OUR GLORIOUS DEAD 9 o'clock face: PRO PATRIA 6 o'clock face: INVICTIS PAX 1914-1918 1939-1945 12 O'CLOCK FACE: TO HONOUR THE FALLEN
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Pedestal
    Measurements: height 7000mm
    Materials: Stone - Portland
  • Figures
    Measurements: height 1085mm
    Materials: Bronze
Listing information
  • 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
History
1940: winged victory was taken down for repair 1946: figure was put back 1965: victory figure taken down when it moved in a gale. It was re-erected in Cottingley Crematorium amd the head is now in the museum 1991: angel of peace erected to replace figure
Costs

Memorial: £6000

Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Public
Responsibility
Leeds City Council
Reference
  • AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN: BRITISH FIRST WORLD WAR MEMORIALS by BOORMAN, DEREK 138-9 Source: Image Library NIWM Published:SESSIONS 1988 YORK
  • The Times 16 Oct. 1922 p.9
  • Yorkshire Post 27 Jan. 1921
  • Carter Postcard Collection

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