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Finchley War Memorial

Free admission

Finchley War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

Finchley War Memorial, memorials & monuments in London

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
West Finchley · 0.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Finchley War Memorial is a public memorial or monument in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.6124°, -0.1780°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.

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Heritage listing

Finchley War Memorial (IWM Ref:10972) is located in Ballards Lane, North Finchley, outside the United Services Club. It was unveiled by Viscount Lascelles on 13 November 1925, an event that was attended by thousands of people. The memorial is dedicated to 1,000 servicemen and women from Finchley who died in World War I. After the ceremony, dignitaries addressed a tightly packed gathering in the St Kilda Hall. Finchley sent over five thousand men to the Colours.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Finchley War Memorial (IWM Ref:10972) is located in Ballards Lane, North Finchley, outside the United Services Club. It was unveiled by Viscount Lascelles on 13 November 1925, an event that was attended by thousands of people. The memorial is dedicated to 1,000 servicemen and women from Finchley who died in World War I. After the ceremony, dignitaries addressed a tightly packed gathering in the St Kilda Hall. Finchley sent over five thousand men to the Colours. Finchley United Services Club.

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Background

History

The memorial remembers those servicemen and women up to the present day who have died in conflict and also their loved ones, family and friends who they left behind. A service of remembrance occurs every year on Remembrance Sunday at the memorial with a two minute long silence and the Last Post sounds followed by a March Past. Ballards Lane is closed at this time so that relatives and members of the community can pay their respects. Recorded IWM Ref: 10972. Barnet Press 4 February 1922 Finchley Branch of the British Legion has acquired 'St Kilda' in Ballards Lane as a club. Martin Coyle. The memorial was Grade II listed by Historic England in April 2019. A separate and original memorial in…

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Coordinates
51.6124, -0.1780
District
Barnet
Parish
Barnet, unparished area
Postcode
N12 8GB
Parliamentary constituency
Finchley and Golders Green
Nearest railway station
West Finchley0.8 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Finchley War Memorial?
Finchley War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode N12 8GB), in the parish of Barnet, unparished area.
Is Finchley War Memorial a listed building?
Finchley War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Finchley War Memorial free to visit?
Yes, Finchley War Memorial is free to enter.
How do I get to Finchley War Memorial?
The nearest railway station is West Finchley, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode N12 8GB.