City War Memorial, Nottingham
| City War Memorial, Nottingham | |
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| United Kingdom | |
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| For Men of Nottingham who died in the First and Second World Wars. | |
| Unveiled | 11 November 1927[1] |
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| Designed by | T. Wallis Gordon |
The City War Memorial, Nottingham is the main War Memorial for the City of Nottingham.[2]
History
The Memorial was designed by T. Wallis Gordon, Nottingham City Engineer and Surveyor.
The foundation stone was laid by Edward, Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII), on 1 August 1923. Constructed of Portland stone, the gateway is 46 ft (14 m) high and 58 ft (18 m) long, the central arch is 27 ft (8.2 m) high and 16 ft (4.9 m) wide; the arches on either side are 20 ft (6.1 m) and 8 ft (2.4 m) wide. The flanking colonnades, are 20 ft (6.1 m) high and 86 ft (26 m) long. The walls on either side extend the overall length to about 252 ft (77 m).
It was unveiled by Edmund Huntsman, Mayor of Nottingham, on 11 November 1927. The service of dedication was carried out by James Gordon, then Vicar of St Mary's Church, Nottingham.
It was later adapted to commemorate those people who died in the Second World War.
Inscriptions
City of Nottingham.
In ever grateful Memory of the Men of Nottingham who gave their lives for their King and Country in the Great War. 1914 – 1918. Erected by their fellow Citizens.
Vivit Post Funera Virtus.
