York City War Memorial, War memorial obelisk in Leeman Road, England
The Portland stone memorial stands 33 feet tall with a cross-shaped top section and rests upon multiple stone blocks and shallow steps.
The Prince Albert, Duke of York, later King George VI, presided over the memorial's dedication ceremony on June 25, 1925.
The monument bears inscriptions commemorating York citizens who served in both World War I and World War II, serving as a central point for remembrance ceremonies.
The memorial stands in a dedicated garden space near Lendal Bridge, with public access available through an entrance designed by Edwin Lutyens.
The structure received Grade II* listed status in 2015 as part of a national collection recognizing Lutyens' war memorial designs across England.
Location: City of York
Inception: 1925
Architects: Edwin Lutyens
GPS coordinates: 53.95992,-1.08954
Latest update: May 10, 2025 16:25
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