Oldham War Memorial, War memorial in central Oldham, England
The memorial features a bronze sculpture group of five life-size soldiers standing on a three-meter granite plinth near St Mary's Church.
General Sir Ian Hamilton unveiled the memorial on April 28, 1923, before a gathering of over 10,000 people in the town center.
Bronze plaques on the churchyard wall list local casualties, including nurse Mabel Drinkwater who died after an operation at Oldham Royal Infirmary.
The memorial underwent thorough restoration between 2012 and 2013, including conservation of the bronze sculptures and mechanical book of remembrance.
The sculpture group was rotated 180 degrees during installation to face the town hall, altering the original planned orientation.
Location: Oldham
Inception: April 28, 1923
Creator: Albert Toft
Made from material: bronze, granite
GPS coordinates: 53.54220,-2.11122
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:12
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