Birkenhead War Memorial, War memorial at Hamilton Square in Wirral, England
The memorial features carved figures and panels made of Westmorland stone, standing 7.6 meters high with inscribed names on its longer sides.
Architect Lionel Budden designed the memorial, which was unveiled on July 1, 1925, by Lieutenant-General Sir Richard Butler with 20,000 people attending.
The structure displays military crests, female figures holding wreaths and medallions, and a laurel festoon frieze running along its top section.
Names of World War I casualties appear on the longer sides of the memorial, while World War II fallen soldiers are listed on the shorter sides.
The memorial required relocation of the John Laird statue from its original position on the east side of Hamilton Square to accommodate its placement.
Location: Wirral
GPS coordinates: 53.39343,-3.01526
Latest update: March 3, 2025 20:41
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