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Hornsey War Memorial

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Hornsey War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

Hornsey War Memorial, memorials & monuments in London

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Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Highgate · 1.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Hornsey War Memorial is a public memorial or monument in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1921. Coordinates: 51.5842°, -0.1311°.

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Hornsey War Memorial is located in Park Road, Hornsey, in London, in front of the Hornsey Central Neighbourhood Health Centre, formerly the Hornsey Central Hospital, formerly the Hornsey Memorial Hospital. The address in 2023 is 151 Park Rd, London N8 8JD. The memorial commemorates the men of the borough who died in the First World War and is in the form of a small red-brick chapel with Portland stone dressings. It was designed by George Lethbridge and dedicated in 1921. The names of the dead are inscribed on plaques inside the chapel. The chapel was renovated in 2007–09 when the old hospital was demolished and a new one built in its place. It is grade II listed with Historic England.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Hornsey War Memorial is located in Park Road, Hornsey, in London, in front of the Hornsey Central Neighbourhood Health Centre, formerly the Hornsey Central Hospital, formerly the Hornsey Memorial Hospital. The address in 2023 is 151 Park Rd, London N8 8JD. The memorial commemorates the men of the borough who died in the First World War and is in the form of a small red-brick chapel with Portland stone dressings. It was designed by George Lethbridge and dedicated in 1921. The names of the dead are inscribed on plaques inside the chapel. The chapel was renovated in 2007–09 when the old hospital was demolished and a new one built in its place. It is grade II listed with Historic England. Adjacent to the chapel is a small grassed area with stone benches and a modern V-shaped memorial wall into which the original plaques relating to the erection of the memorial have been set.

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Coordinates
51.5842, -0.1311
District
Haringey
Parish
Haringey, unparished area
Postcode
N8 8JU
Parliamentary constituency
Hornsey and Friern Barnet
Phone
+44 20 8341 3567
Established
1921
Nearest railway station
Highgate1.3 km
Official site
www.haringey.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hornsey War Memorial?
Hornsey War Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode N8 8JU), in the parish of Haringey, unparished area.
When was Hornsey War Memorial built?
Built or established in 1921.
Is Hornsey War Memorial a listed building?
Hornsey War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Hornsey War Memorial free to visit?
Yes, Hornsey War Memorial is free to enter.
How do I get to Hornsey War Memorial?
The nearest railway station is Highgate, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode N8 8JU.