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    Memorial

    Leeds

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    Current Location

    Victoria Square, Leeds City War Memorial, The Headrow, Leeds, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3AB, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SE 29890 33817

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    Type of Memorial
    Sculptured / Cast group
    WMR Reference Number
    2111
    Description
    Four stepped base surmounted by plinth and obelisk. Whole is surmounted by a bronze winged figure of peace. On the 3 and 9 o'clock faces of the side of the obelisk is a bronze figure of St George standing on the slain dragon and a bronze figure of peace. Four owls symbolising Leeds on the four corners of the base of the obelisk. Wreath on the 6 o'clock face of the base, colours hang on the 6 and 12 o'clock faces of the obelisk.
    Inscription
    3 o'clock face: OUR GLORIOUS DEAD 9 o'clock face: PRO PATRIA 6 o'clock face: INVICTIS PAX 1914-1918 1939-1945 12 O'CLOCK FACE: TO HONOUR THE FALLEN
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Maker(s)
    • Sir Reginald Blomfield RA, Architect

    • H C FEHR, Sculptor

    Costs
    £6000
    Sponsor Type
    public
    Maintenance History
    1940: winged victory was taken down for repair 1946: figure was put back 1965: victory figure taken down when it moved in a gale. It was re-erected in Cottingley Crematorium amd the head is now in the museum 1991: angel of peace erected to replace figure

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    14 October 1922

    Viscount Lascelles KG DSO; Rev. Frederick Mitchell

    Dedicated

    14 October 1922

    Vicar of Leeds (Rev. B.O.F. Bernard Heywood MA)

    Rededicated

    10th November 1991

    UNKNOWN

    Previous Location(s)

    • City Square, Leeds, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England

      Year of move

      1937

      Reason for move

      For a new traffic scheme

    Custodian
    Leeds City Council

    Components

    Pedestal

    Height: 7000mm


    Made from: Stone - Portland


    Condition: Good


    Figures

    Height: 1085mm


    Made from: Bronze


    Condition: Good


    • AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN: BRITISH FIRST WORLD WAR MEMORIALS by BOORMAN, DEREK 138-9 Source: Image Library NIWM Published:SESSIONS 1988 YORK
    • Carter Postcard Collection
    • Yorkshire Post 27 Jan. 1921
    • The Times 16 Oct. 1922 p.9