Livesey Hall War Memorial

The Livesey Hall War Memorial is a war memorial and bronze sculpture in Sydenham honoring employees of a gas company. A human figure stands on a semi-circular stone base surrounded by limestone slabs carved with names and commemorative inscriptions.

The memorial was built in 1920 by sculptor Sydney March and honors employees of a gas supply company who died in World War I. It was created during the post-war period when Britain erected many such monuments to remember the fallen.

Inscriptions on the memorial reference British poet Rupert Brooke and express grief for those who died. The site becomes a focal point for remembrance ceremonies where the local community gathers to honor the fallen.

The memorial stands on Perry Hill in front of Livesey Memorial Hall and is easily accessible on foot. Visitors should be aware this is a public memorial site where remembrance services take place throughout the year.

Three bronze plaques were stolen from the memorial in 2011, exposing how vulnerable metal monuments can be to theft in London. This incident raised awareness about the need to better protect public artworks.

Location: London Borough of Lewisham

Inception: 1920

Creator: Sydney March

GPS coordinates: 51.43139,-0.03722

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:45