Women Of World War Two

Use this image under non-commercial licence

This image was created and shared by: IWM

The image is free to reuse for non-commercial purposes under the IWM Non Commercial Licence. By downloading any images or embedding any media, you agree to the terms and conditions of the IWM Non Commercial Licence, including your use of the attribution statement specified by IWM. For this item, that is: © IWM (WMR-51288)

Download

Embed
HTML: <a href="https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/51288" target="_blank"> <img src="https://media.iwm.org.uk/ciim5/memorials/7/324/mid_ukniwm_51288_ciwm_2012_1.jpg?action=e&cat" alt="Women Of World War Two"> </a> Women Of World War Two <a href="https://www.iwm.org.uk/corporate/privacy-copyright">© IWM (WMR-51288)</a> BBCode: [url=https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/51288][img]https://media.iwm.org.uk/ciim5/memorials/7/324/mid_ukniwm_51288_ciwm_2012_1.jpg?action=e&cat[/img][/url] [url=https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/51288]Women Of World War Two.[/url] [url=https://www.iwm.org.uk/corporate/privacy-copyright]© IWM (WMR-51288)[/url]
Use this image under non-commercial licence

This image was created and shared by: IWM

The image is free to reuse for non-commercial purposes under the IWM Non Commercial Licence. By downloading any images or embedding any media, you agree to the terms and conditions of the IWM Non Commercial Licence, including your use of the attribution statement specified by IWM. For this item, that is: © IWM (WMR-51288)

Download

Embed
HTML: <a href="https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/51288" target="_blank"> <img src="https://media.iwm.org.uk/ciim5/memorials/7/325/mid_ukniwm_51288_ciwm_2012_10.jpg?action=e&cat" alt="Women Of World War Two"> </a> Women Of World War Two <a href="https://www.iwm.org.uk/corporate/privacy-copyright">© IWM (WMR-51288)</a> BBCode: [url=https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/51288][img]https://media.iwm.org.uk/ciim5/memorials/7/325/mid_ukniwm_51288_ciwm_2012_10.jpg?action=e&cat[/img][/url] [url=https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/51288]Women Of World War Two.[/url] [url=https://www.iwm.org.uk/corporate/privacy-copyright]© IWM (WMR-51288)[/url]
Use this image under non-commercial licence

This image was created and shared by: IWM

The image is free to reuse for non-commercial purposes under the IWM Non Commercial Licence. By downloading any images or embedding any media, you agree to the terms and conditions of the IWM Non Commercial Licence, including your use of the attribution statement specified by IWM. For this item, that is: © IWM (WMR-51288)

Download

Embed
HTML: <a href="https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/51288" target="_blank"> <img src="https://media.iwm.org.uk/ciim5/memorials/7/326/mid_ukniwm_51288_ciwm_2012_11.jpg?action=e&cat" alt="Women Of World War Two"> </a> Women Of World War Two <a href="https://www.iwm.org.uk/corporate/privacy-copyright">© IWM (WMR-51288)</a> BBCode: [url=https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/51288][img]https://media.iwm.org.uk/ciim5/memorials/7/326/mid_ukniwm_51288_ciwm_2012_11.jpg?action=e&cat[/img][/url] [url=https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/51288]Women Of World War Two.[/url] [url=https://www.iwm.org.uk/corporate/privacy-copyright]© IWM (WMR-51288)[/url]
Use this image under non-commercial licence

This image was created and shared by: IWM

The image is free to reuse for non-commercial purposes under the IWM Non Commercial Licence. By downloading any images or embedding any media, you agree to the terms and conditions of the IWM Non Commercial Licence, including your use of the attribution statement specified by IWM. For this item, that is: © IWM (WMR-51288)

Download

Embed
HTML: <a href="https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/51288" target="_blank"> <img src="https://media.iwm.org.uk/ciim5/memorials/7/327/mid_ukniwm_51288_ciwm_2012_12.jpg?action=e&cat" alt="Women Of World War Two"> </a> Women Of World War Two <a href="https://www.iwm.org.uk/corporate/privacy-copyright">© IWM (WMR-51288)</a> BBCode: [url=https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/51288][img]https://media.iwm.org.uk/ciim5/memorials/7/327/mid_ukniwm_51288_ciwm_2012_12.jpg?action=e&cat[/img][/url] [url=https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/51288]Women Of World War Two.[/url] [url=https://www.iwm.org.uk/corporate/privacy-copyright]© IWM (WMR-51288)[/url]
Use this image under non-commercial licence

This image was created and shared by: IWM

The image is free to reuse for non-commercial purposes under the IWM Non Commercial Licence. By downloading any images or embedding any media, you agree to the terms and conditions of the IWM Non Commercial Licence, including your use of the attribution statement specified by IWM. For this item, that is: © IWM (WMR-51288)

Download

Embed
HTML: <a href="https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/51288" target="_blank"> <img src="https://media.iwm.org.uk/ciim5/memorials/7/328/mid_ukniwm_51288_ciwm_2012_13.jpg?action=e&cat" alt="Women Of World War Two"> </a> Women Of World War Two <a href="https://www.iwm.org.uk/corporate/privacy-copyright">© IWM (WMR-51288)</a> BBCode: [url=https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/51288][img]https://media.iwm.org.uk/ciim5/memorials/7/328/mid_ukniwm_51288_ciwm_2012_13.jpg?action=e&cat[/img][/url] [url=https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/51288]Women Of World War Two.[/url] [url=https://www.iwm.org.uk/corporate/privacy-copyright]© IWM (WMR-51288)[/url]
Use this image under non-commercial licence

This image was created and shared by: IWM

The image is free to reuse for non-commercial purposes under the IWM Non Commercial Licence. By downloading any images or embedding any media, you agree to the terms and conditions of the IWM Non Commercial Licence, including your use of the attribution statement specified by IWM. For this item, that is: © IWM (WMR-51288)

Download

Embed
HTML: <a href="https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/51288" target="_blank"> <img src="https://media.iwm.org.uk/ciim5/memorials/7/329/mid_ukniwm_51288_ciwm_2012_2.jpg?action=e&cat" alt="Women Of World War Two"> </a> Women Of World War Two <a href="https://www.iwm.org.uk/corporate/privacy-copyright">© IWM (WMR-51288)</a> BBCode: [url=https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/51288][img]https://media.iwm.org.uk/ciim5/memorials/7/329/mid_ukniwm_51288_ciwm_2012_2.jpg?action=e&cat[/img][/url] [url=https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/51288]Women Of World War Two.[/url] [url=https://www.iwm.org.uk/corporate/privacy-copyright]© IWM (WMR-51288)[/url]
Use this image under non-commercial licence

This image was created and shared by: IWM

The image is free to reuse for non-commercial purposes under the IWM Non Commercial Licence. By downloading any images or embedding any media, you agree to the terms and conditions of the IWM Non Commercial Licence, including your use of the attribution statement specified by IWM. For this item, that is: © IWM (WMR-51288)

Download

Embed
HTML: <a href="https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/51288" target="_blank"> <img src="https://media.iwm.org.uk/ciim5/memorials/7/330/mid_ukniwm_51288_ciwm_2012_3.jpg?action=e&cat" alt="Women Of World War Two"> </a> Women Of World War Two <a href="https://www.iwm.org.uk/corporate/privacy-copyright">© IWM (WMR-51288)</a> BBCode: [url=https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/51288][img]https://media.iwm.org.uk/ciim5/memorials/7/330/mid_ukniwm_51288_ciwm_2012_3.jpg?action=e&cat[/img][/url] [url=https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/51288]Women Of World War Two.[/url] [url=https://www.iwm.org.uk/corporate/privacy-copyright]© IWM (WMR-51288)[/url]
Use this image under non-commercial licence

This image was created and shared by: IWM

The image is free to reuse for non-commercial purposes under the IWM Non Commercial Licence. By downloading any images or embedding any media, you agree to the terms and conditions of the IWM Non Commercial Licence, including your use of the attribution statement specified by IWM. For this item, that is: © IWM (WMR-51288)

Download

Embed
HTML: <a href="https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/51288" target="_blank"> <img src="https://media.iwm.org.uk/ciim5/memorials/7/331/mid_ukniwm_51288_ciwm_2012_4.jpg?action=e&cat" alt="Women Of World War Two"> </a> Women Of World War Two <a href="https://www.iwm.org.uk/corporate/privacy-copyright">© IWM (WMR-51288)</a> BBCode: [url=https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/51288][img]https://media.iwm.org.uk/ciim5/memorials/7/331/mid_ukniwm_51288_ciwm_2012_4.jpg?action=e&cat[/img][/url] [url=https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/51288]Women Of World War Two.[/url] [url=https://www.iwm.org.uk/corporate/privacy-copyright]© IWM (WMR-51288)[/url]
Use this image under non-commercial licence

This image was created and shared by: IWM

The image is free to reuse for non-commercial purposes under the IWM Non Commercial Licence. By downloading any images or embedding any media, you agree to the terms and conditions of the IWM Non Commercial Licence, including your use of the attribution statement specified by IWM. For this item, that is: © IWM (WMR-51288)

Download

Embed
HTML: <a href="https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/51288" target="_blank"> <img src="https://media.iwm.org.uk/ciim5/memorials/7/332/mid_ukniwm_51288_ciwm_2012_5.jpg?action=e&cat" alt="Women Of World War Two"> </a> Women Of World War Two <a href="https://www.iwm.org.uk/corporate/privacy-copyright">© IWM (WMR-51288)</a> BBCode: [url=https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/51288][img]https://media.iwm.org.uk/ciim5/memorials/7/332/mid_ukniwm_51288_ciwm_2012_5.jpg?action=e&cat[/img][/url] [url=https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/51288]Women Of World War Two.[/url] [url=https://www.iwm.org.uk/corporate/privacy-copyright]© IWM (WMR-51288)[/url]
Use this image under non-commercial licence

This image was created and shared by: IWM

The image is free to reuse for non-commercial purposes under the IWM Non Commercial Licence. By downloading any images or embedding any media, you agree to the terms and conditions of the IWM Non Commercial Licence, including your use of the attribution statement specified by IWM. For this item, that is: © IWM (WMR-51288)

Download

Embed
HTML: <a href="https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/51288" target="_blank"> <img src="https://media.iwm.org.uk/ciim5/memorials/7/333/mid_ukniwm_51288_ciwm_2012_6.jpg?action=e&cat" alt="Women Of World War Two"> </a> Women Of World War Two <a href="https://www.iwm.org.uk/corporate/privacy-copyright">© IWM (WMR-51288)</a> BBCode: [url=https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/51288][img]https://media.iwm.org.uk/ciim5/memorials/7/333/mid_ukniwm_51288_ciwm_2012_6.jpg?action=e&cat[/img][/url] [url=https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/51288]Women Of World War Two.[/url] [url=https://www.iwm.org.uk/corporate/privacy-copyright]© IWM (WMR-51288)[/url]
Use this image under non-commercial licence

This image was created and shared by: IWM

The image is free to reuse for non-commercial purposes under the IWM Non Commercial Licence. By downloading any images or embedding any media, you agree to the terms and conditions of the IWM Non Commercial Licence, including your use of the attribution statement specified by IWM. For this item, that is: © IWM (WMR-51288)

Download

Embed
HTML: <a href="https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/51288" target="_blank"> <img src="https://media.iwm.org.uk/ciim5/memorials/7/334/mid_ukniwm_51288_ciwm_2012_7.jpg?action=e&cat" alt="Women Of World War Two"> </a> Women Of World War Two <a href="https://www.iwm.org.uk/corporate/privacy-copyright">© IWM (WMR-51288)</a> BBCode: [url=https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/51288][img]https://media.iwm.org.uk/ciim5/memorials/7/334/mid_ukniwm_51288_ciwm_2012_7.jpg?action=e&cat[/img][/url] [url=https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/51288]Women Of World War Two.[/url] [url=https://www.iwm.org.uk/corporate/privacy-copyright]© IWM (WMR-51288)[/url]
Use this image under non-commercial licence

This image was created and shared by: IWM

The image is free to reuse for non-commercial purposes under the IWM Non Commercial Licence. By downloading any images or embedding any media, you agree to the terms and conditions of the IWM Non Commercial Licence, including your use of the attribution statement specified by IWM. For this item, that is: © IWM (WMR-51288)

Download

Embed
HTML: <a href="https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/51288" target="_blank"> <img src="https://media.iwm.org.uk/ciim5/memorials/7/335/mid_ukniwm_51288_ciwm_2012_8.jpg?action=e&cat" alt="Women Of World War Two"> </a> Women Of World War Two <a href="https://www.iwm.org.uk/corporate/privacy-copyright">© IWM (WMR-51288)</a> BBCode: [url=https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/51288][img]https://media.iwm.org.uk/ciim5/memorials/7/335/mid_ukniwm_51288_ciwm_2012_8.jpg?action=e&cat[/img][/url] [url=https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/51288]Women Of World War Two.[/url] [url=https://www.iwm.org.uk/corporate/privacy-copyright]© IWM (WMR-51288)[/url]
Use this image under non-commercial licence

This image was created and shared by: IWM

The image is free to reuse for non-commercial purposes under the IWM Non Commercial Licence. By downloading any images or embedding any media, you agree to the terms and conditions of the IWM Non Commercial Licence, including your use of the attribution statement specified by IWM. For this item, that is: © IWM (WMR-51288)

Download

Embed
HTML: <a href="https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/51288" target="_blank"> <img src="https://media.iwm.org.uk/ciim5/memorials/7/336/mid_ukniwm_51288_ciwm_2012_9.jpg?action=e&cat" alt="Women Of World War Two"> </a> Women Of World War Two <a href="https://www.iwm.org.uk/corporate/privacy-copyright">© IWM (WMR-51288)</a> BBCode: [url=https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/51288][img]https://media.iwm.org.uk/ciim5/memorials/7/336/mid_ukniwm_51288_ciwm_2012_9.jpg?action=e&cat[/img][/url] [url=https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials/item/memorial/51288]Women Of World War Two.[/url] [url=https://www.iwm.org.uk/corporate/privacy-copyright]© IWM (WMR-51288)[/url]

Memorial details

Memorial type

District

Town

County

Country

Commemoration

Second World War (1939-1945), Second World War - civilians

Maker

JOHN W MILLS ARCA PPRBS FRSA (Sculptor)
Art Founders Ltd (Founder / Foundry)

Ceremony

Unveiled
Date: 09 July 2005
Attended by: HM QUEEN ELIZABETH II

Lost

Not lost

WM Reference

51288

Current location

In the centre of Whitehall between Cabinet Office and Ministry of Defence
London
City Of Westminster
Greater London
SW1A 2AS
England

OS Grid Ref: TQ 30154 79954
Denomination: Undefined

View location on Google Maps

Inscription

(East and west faces) THE WOMEN OF WORLD WAR II (South face) This memorial was raised to/ commemorate the vital work done by/ nearly seven million women in/ World War II (North face) Unveiled by/ Her Majesty the Queen/ July 9 2005

Inscription legible?

yes

Commemorations

Second World War (1939-1945)
Total names on memorial: 0
Served and returned: 0
Died: 0
Exact count: no
Information shown: Undefined
Order of information: Undefined
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

Cenotaph
Measurements: height 7000mm
Materials: Bronze

Listing information

This memorial is not currently listed. Find out how to nominate this memorial for inclusion on the National Heritage List for England
More about listing and the protection of historic places can be found on the Historic England website

Condition

Women of World War Two
WMO ID: 74057
Condition: Good [last updated on 27-02-2017]
Help update these details if the condition is wrong

History

Originally planned to be next to statues of WW2 Field Marshals on south side of Whitehall. The statue of Sir Walter Raleigh was removed to make room and relocated to Greenwich. Museum of London Archaeology Service monitored site of memorial during the excavation.

Costs

Comments: £1 million was given by Heritage Lottery Fund, the remainder was raised by public subscription.
Memorial: £1.3 million

Trust fund/Scholarship

No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

Sponsorship

Other

Reference

The Wartime News 15 / February 2007
Monument to Women Whithall (website with information on the memorial ) www.monumenttowomenwhitehall.com/
The Legion May/ June 2011 p.66 Article on the sculptor John W Mills.
Local Publication/Booklet 13 Aug. 2003 'Wilmslow Express': criticism by former member of ATS of proposed design.
Evening Standard 3 March 2005 Report of discovery of gas mains.
Private Eye Nos 1149; 1150; 1152; 1172 (2006)

This record comprises all information held by IWM’s War Memorials Register for this memorial. Where we hold a names list for the memorial, this information will be displayed on the memorial record. Please check back as we are adding more names to the database.

This information is made available under a Creative Commons BY-NC licence.

This means you may reuse it for non-commercial purposes only and must attribute it to us using the following statement:

For queries, please contact memorials@iwm.org.uk.

Use this image under non-commercial licence

Embed

Use this image under non-commercial licence

Embed

Use this image under non-commercial licence

Embed

Use this image under non-commercial licence

Embed

Use this image under non-commercial licence

Embed

Use this image under non-commercial licence

Embed

Use this image under non-commercial licence

Embed

Use this image under non-commercial licence

Embed

Use this image under non-commercial licence

Embed

Use this image under non-commercial licence

Embed

Use this image under non-commercial licence

Embed

Use this image under non-commercial licence

Embed

Use this image under non-commercial licence

Embed

Memorial details

Current location