National Firefighters Memorial, Bronze memorial near St Paul's Cathedral, London, England
Description
The National Firefighters Memorial is a bronze sculptural memorial near St. Paul's Cathedral in the City of London, depicting three firefighters in action on a stone base. The surrounding surfaces carry inscribed names of fallen firefighters from across the United Kingdom.
History
The memorial was unveiled in 1991 by Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother and honors firefighters who died during the London Blitz in World War II. Its creation marked an important moment for the city to formally recognize the sacrifice of these firefighters.
Culture
The memorial serves as a gathering place for annual remembrance services held near September 7, when the city honors firefighters who died protecting it during wartime air raids. Visitors witness how the community keeps these names alive in bronze and returns each year to pay respects.
Practical
The memorial is easily reached via the Millennium Bridge from the south bank of the Thames or along the Jubilee Walkway path. The location sits in a central area that is straightforward to access on foot.
Did you know?
The monument bears more than one thousand names of firefighters who gave their lives during their work across the entire United Kingdom, not only during wartime. These inscribed names serve as a reminder that firefighters face danger daily in their calling.
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