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    © Imperial War Museums 2026

    Memorial

    Wetherby

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    Current Location

    The roadside on a road bridge over the river Wharfe., Boston Rd, Wetherby, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS22 6LT, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SE 40431 48035

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    Type of Memorial
    Allegory (eg: Victory)
    WMR Reference Number
    2096
    Description
    Winged victory holding wreath aloft in the left hand on a pedestal. There are small flanking lions mounted on the bridged wall of the pedestal. There are two bronze lions at the 3 and 9 O'clock faces of the plinth.
    Inscription
    IN HONOUR AND EVERLASTING MEMORY OF THE MEN OF WETHERBY WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 TO 1918 / THEY ALSO SERVED 1939 TO 1945 (Exact wording unknown)
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    21
    Died
    21
    Information shown
    Surname, rank, regiment
    Order of names
    Rank
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    71
    Died
    71
    Information shown
    Surname, rank, regiment
    Maker(s)
    • Louis Frederick Roslyn RBS, Sculptor

    Sponsor Type
    public

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    11/04/1922

    Rev. E. Dunn, Rev. H. Scott, Rev. R Pulleine, Rev W. Fidoe , Rt Hon Earl of Harewood KC GCVO DSO TD

    Dedicated

    22/04/1922

    Local Clergy/Dignitaries- Bishop of Knaresborough

    Custodian
    Leeds City council

    Components

    Pedestal

    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    Sculpture

    Made from: Bronze


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    Plaques

    Made from: Bronze


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1313468

    • 1. 'Whatever the Wetherby' by G. G. Stead, Published by Write Stationers, Bank Street, Wetherby. 2. 'Wetherby: The History of a Yorkshire Market Town' by Robert Unwin, Published by Wetherby Historical Trust.