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Sir W Churchill

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Current Location

Situated at junction of Broomhill Road and High Road, The Green, Woodford Green, Redbridge, Greater London, IG8 9BN, England

OS Grid Reference

TQ 39929 91397

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Type of Memorial
Civilian (eg: "man" "woman" "child")
WMR Reference Number
2777
Description
Statue of Sir Winston Churchill on rough-hewn pedestal.
Inscription
(NONE GIVEN)
War
Second World War (1939-1945)
Maker(s)

  • David McFall, Sculptor

Sponsor Type
public
Additional Cost/Sponsorship Information
The statue was erected by the trust of the Sir Winston Churchill fund and was officially unveiled by Lord Montgomery on the 31st October 1959. At that time it was agreed that Wanstead and Woodford Borough Council would be responsible for the future maintenance of the statue.

Ceremonies

Unveiled

31 October 1959

UNKNOWN

Custodian
REDBRIDGE BOROUGH COUNCIL

Components

Pedestal

Made from: Granite


Condition: Good


Figure

Made from: Bronze


Condition: Good


  • page 241 of "Epping Forest Then & Now" by Winston G. Ramsey with Reginald L. Fowkes. Publishers "After the Battle Publications" 3 New Plaistow Road E15 3JA.
  • Page 40 (Left Hand) AA Greater London Atlas 3.17" to 1 Mile showing Location of Statue.
  • Map Reference Scale 1:25,000 O.S. Epping Forest 399 914
  • Letter to Superintendent of Epping Forest 16/3/92 and later recieving a reply on 23/3/92.
  • Express and Independent, November 6, 1959 pg 241