Monument to the Women of World War II, War memorial in Whitehall, London, United Kingdom.
The bronze and stone monument features a collection of women figures representing different wartime roles, including factory work, nursing, and civil defense.
Unveiled in 2005, the memorial addresses the long-standing absence of recognition for women's contributions during the Second World War in British public spaces.
The monument serves as an educational resource, documenting the essential roles women performed across various sectors during wartime through detailed sculptural representations.
Located in Westminster among numerous governmental buildings, the memorial includes wheelchair access and informational plaques explaining women's wartime contributions.
The sculpture incorporates clothing items from different wartime professions hung on pegs, symbolizing the temporary nature of women's wartime duties.
Location: City of Westminster
Inception: 2005
Creator: John W. Mills
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
GPS coordinates: 51.50350,-0.12620
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:16
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