Anti–Air War Memorial, War memorial in Woodford Green, London Borough of Redbridge, United Kingdom
The Anti-Air War Memorial is a stone structure in Woodford Green topped with a carved bomb and bearing inscriptions. It was designed as Britain's first monument dedicated to the threat of aerial bombardment.
The memorial was commissioned in 1935, inspired by German Zeppelin attacks on London during World War I. A second unveiling ceremony took place in 1936 and drew representatives from multiple nations.
The memorial holds regular ceremonies on World Disarmament Day, connecting local residents with international peace movements and historical remembrance.
The memorial sits along High Road and is accessible by several bus routes. Parking spaces are available nearby, making a visit straightforward.
The 1936 unveiling ceremony brought together representatives from six nations, including Germany, France, and Ethiopia. Such international participation was rare for a British war memorial at that time.
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