Memorials & monuments · London
Hammersmith War Memorial
Hammersmith War Memorial — War memorial, dating to 1922.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Shepherd's Bush · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hammersmith War Memorial is a public memorial in London, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. Built or established in 1922, it dates from the modern period. It sits within the Hammersmith and Chiswick parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Shepherd's Bush, about 0.1 km away. Postcode area W12.
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Heritage listing
Details TQ 2379 4/4 SHEPHERDS BUSH COMMON W12 War Memorial II 1922 by H C Fehr. Winged victory mounted on high stone pedestal. Three approach steps. Statue holds sword in right hand and laurel wreath in left hand. Listing NGR: TQ2363879867 This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 10 February 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 201904 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hammersmith War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in the London borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. Established in 1922, it commemorates local individuals who served in the military. The memorial is a notable example of modern design.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5042, -0.2200
- District
- Hammersmith and Fulham
- Parish
- Hammersmith and Fulham, unparished area
- Postcode
- W12 8LP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hammersmith and Chiswick
- Established
- 1922
- Nearest railway station
- Shepherd's Bush — 0.1 km
Sources
- osm: n7762058189 (ODbL)
- commons: Shepherd's Bush war memorial 23355.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hammersmith War Memorial?
- Hammersmith War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode W12 8LP), in the parish of Hammersmith and Fulham, unparished area.
- When was Hammersmith War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1922.
- Is Hammersmith War Memorial a listed building?
- Hammersmith War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Hammersmith War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Hammersmith War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hammersmith War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Shepherd's Bush, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode W12 8LP.