Memorials & monuments · London
Guy's Hospital War Memorial
Guy's Hospital War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Guy's Hospital War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1449960). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details War memorial arch, unveiled in 1921. MATERIALS: Portland stone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands approximately 3.6m tall, on a slightly raised platform at the southern end of a small garden square, within the hospital grounds. The north face of the arch bears the inscription THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE / 1914 - 1919, with the shield of Guy's Hospital to either side. The faces of the piers beneath are inscribed with the names of the fallen. The south side of the arch bears the inscription ERECTED BY THE FRIENDS OF THE GUY'S MEN WHO / GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR. 1914 – 1919, with 1939 and 1945 inscribed to either side of the arch underneath. Again, the shield of Guy’s Hospital is present to either side, with the piers beneath inscribed with the names of the fallen.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Guy's Hospital War Memorial is located in London and commemorates those who served in wartime. It is recognised as a Grade II listed building, highlighting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5030, -0.0890
- District
- Southwark
- Parish
- Southwark, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE1 1UL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bermondsey and Old Southwark
- Established
- 1921
- Official site
- www.kcl.ac.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q60578516 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Guy's Hospital War Memorial?
- Guy's Hospital War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE1 1UL), in the parish of Southwark, unparished area.
- Is Guy's Hospital War Memorial a listed building?
- Guy's Hospital War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Guy's Hospital War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Guy's Hospital War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Guy's Hospital War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SE1 1UL. It sits within the Bermondsey and Old Southwark parliamentary constituency.