Port Sunlight War Memorial, War memorial at The Causeway and Diamond intersection in Port Sunlight, England
The Port Sunlight War Memorial features bronze statues depicting military personnel, nurses, and civilians arranged around a central runic cross on an octagonal plinth.
William Lever commissioned this memorial in 1916 to honor employees lost in World War I, with its completion and unveiling taking place in December 1921.
The memorial, created by William Goscombe John, commemorates over 500 individuals from Lever's workforce through detailed bronze figures representing different aspects of wartime society.
Located at a central intersection in Port Sunlight village, the memorial includes gardens and seating areas for visitors to observe the 38-foot-tall monument.
The bronze sculptures include representations of women and children alongside military figures, making it stand out among British World War I memorials.
Location: Wirral
Inception: 1921
Creator: William Goscombe John
GPS coordinates: 53.35303,-2.99792
Latest update: March 4, 2025 22:03
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