Conscientious Objectors Commemorative Stone, Memorial stone in Tavistock Square, Bloomsbury, United Kingdom.
The Conscientious Objectors Commemorative Stone sits in Tavistock Square and is made from volcanic slate sourced from Cumbria with carved inscriptions. The material was selected to combine durability with natural aesthetic qualities.
The idea for the stone originated in 1976 during the funeral of conscientious objector Joseph Brett. It was realized in 1994 to give such people the same kind of formal recognition as military service members received.
The stone honors people who fought for the right to refuse military service based on their beliefs. It represents values of non-violence and personal conscience that visitors can reflect on while walking through the garden.
The stone is accessible during Tavistock Square Gardens opening hours and requires no entry fee. Annual commemorative gatherings take place here, offering opportunities to learn more about the people being remembered.
The stone shares Tavistock Square with a statue of Mahatma Gandhi and a memorial cherry tree dedicated to Hiroshima. This gathering of peace-related memorials in one location creates a distinctive reflection space for visitors.
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