2022

NZ2464 : Newcastle War Memorial (front view)

taken 1 year ago, near to Newcastle Upon Tyne, England

Newcastle War Memorial (front view)
Newcastle War Memorial (front view)

The Grade II* listed LinkExternal link Newcastle and District War Memorial in Old Eldon Square was unveiled by Earl Haig on 26th September 1923. It is in the form of a bronze statue by Charles Hartwell of St George killing the Dragon. The statue is mounted on a tall white stone pedestal with a simple cornice and stepped base.

The site chosen for the memorial, Eldon Square, was laid out in 1825-31 as an early part of Richard Grainger's ambitious redevelopment plan for Newcastle. The square was substantially demolished in the 1970s to make way for the present shopping Centre, retaining only the eastern terrace. A proposal to relocate the war memorial was abandoned in the face of strong opposition from the Royal British Legion. The memorial was refurbished in 1991 following vandalism, and underwent a major restoration in 2007.

North East War Memorials Project: LinkExternal link
War Memorials Online: LinkExternal link
Imperial War Museum: LinkExternal link

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NZ2464, 2466 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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Gerald England   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Wednesday, 19 October, 2022   (more nearby)
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Sunday, 27 November, 2022
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NZ 2472 6449 [10m precision]
WGS84: 54:58.4649N 1:36.9209W
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OSGB36: geotagged! NZ 2472 6448
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