Hall of Memory, Birmingham
Hall of Memory, Birmingham, War memorial in Centenary Square, Birmingham, England
The Hall of Memory stands as an octagonal structure with a domed roof, featuring four bronze statues representing military services on its exterior walls.
Construction began in 1923 with the foundation stone laid by the Prince of Wales, leading to its official opening in 1925 by Prince Arthur of Connaught.
Three carved relief panels inside the building depict soldiers departing for war, fighting in trenches, and returning home with injuries.
The memorial contains glass cases holding Books of Remembrance that list names of 12,320 Birmingham citizens who died during World War I.
Built on a filled-in canal basin of Gibson's Arm, the structure rises 17 meters high using Portland limestone from the Isle of Portland.
Location: Birmingham
Architects: S. N. Cooke, W. Norman Twist
Architectural style: Art Deco
Made from material: Portland limestone
Operator: Birmingham City Council
Website: http://birmingham.gov.uk/hom
GPS coordinates: 52.47945,-1.90703
Latest update: March 9, 2025 08:23
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