Memorials & monuments · London
Royal British Legion
Royal British Legion — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Royal British Legion is a memorial located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Royal British Legion (RBL), formerly the British Legion, is a British charity providing financial, social and emotional support to members and veterans of the British Armed Forces, their families and dependants, as well as representing them publicly.
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Background
History
The British Legion was founded on 15 May 1921 as a voice for the ex-service community as a bringing together of four organisations: the Comrades of the Great War, the National Association of Discharged Sailors and Soldiers and the National Federation of Discharged and Demobilised Sailors and Soldiers, and incorporated the fundraising department of the Officers' Association. Field Marshal The 1st Earl Haig (1861–1928), British commander at the Battle of the Somme and Passchendaele, was one of the founders of the Legion. Lord Haig served as the president of the British Legion until his death. According to Mark Garnett and Richard Weight, it was established and run by Britain's upper class,…
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- Coordinates
- 51.2511, -0.5963
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Guildford
- Parish
- Guildford, unparished area
- Postcode
- GU2 9SG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Guildford
- Official site
- www.britishlegion.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/333036370 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Royal British Legion (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Royal British Legion?
- Royal British Legion is in Surrey, London, United Kingdom (postcode GU2 9SG), in the parish of Guildford, unparished area.
- Is Royal British Legion free to visit?
- Yes, Royal British Legion is free to enter.
- How do I get to Royal British Legion?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GU2 9SG. It sits within the Guildford parliamentary constituency.