Port Sunlight War Memorial, War memorial at The Causeway and Diamond intersection in Port Sunlight, England
The Port Sunlight War Memorial is a war memorial in the English village of Port Sunlight, featuring bronze statues arranged on an octagonal plinth with a central cross. The monument stands about 38 feet (11.5 meters) tall and sits at the intersection of the Causeway and Diamond, surrounded by gardens and seating areas.
Employer William Lever commissioned the memorial in 1916 to honor workers who died in World War I. The completed work was unveiled to the public in December 1921.
The memorial depicts bronze figures of soldiers, nurses, and civilians representing different layers of society during wartime. This variety of represented groups shows how the conflict touched everyone in the village community.
The memorial sits in the center of the village at a prominent intersection, making it easy to find and approach. The surrounding gardens provide space to pause and view the work from different angles.
The memorial was created by renowned sculptor William Goscombe John, whose artistic work makes it a recognized artwork. The figures display particular craftsmanship details that become visible upon closer inspection.
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