Bromhead Memorial

The Bromhead Memorial is a Grade II listed war memorial made of Portland stone with a three-part design and central lion sculptures in Richmond Cemetery. The structure features buttress walls on the sides and displays inscriptions arranged chronologically across its surfaces.

The memorial was built following the deaths of Lieutenant Colonel Alfred Bromhead and his wife Margaret, who led the Royal Star and Garter Home. Field Marshal Alanbrooke opened it in 1957, marking an important moment in commemoration for this institution.

The memorial displays the names of 307 residents who lived and died at the Royal Star and Garter Home between 1928 and 1977. These inscriptions honor people who received care there after sustaining physical disabilities.

The memorial is located in the northern section of Richmond Cemetery and is easily accessible on foot. The cemetery is open to visitors, so you can view the site without special arrangements.

The memorial was commissioned by the Bromhead family to preserve the memory of the institution's leaders. The close connection between the family and the Star and Garter Home makes this a deeply personal tribute to their life work.

Location: London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

Inception: 1957

Creator: Cecil Thomas

GPS coordinates: 51.45795,-0.28570

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:10