Poplar Recreation Ground Memorial, War memorial in Poplar, United Kingdom.
The marble and granite memorial features a central column with an angel on top and displays names of children who died in 1917.
German Gotha aircraft bombed Upper North Street School on June 13, 1917, causing the death of eighteen children during the first daylight raid on London.
The memorial received Grade II* listing status in 2017, marking its importance as a testament to civilian casualties during World War I.
The memorial stands in Poplar Recreation Ground, which includes tennis courts, a bowls green, basketball facilities, and a multi-use games area.
A mass funeral for fifteen of the children took place on June 20, 1917, with King George V and Queen Mary sending a personal message of condolence.
Location: London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Inception: 1919
GPS coordinates: 51.51059,-0.01670
Latest update: March 8, 2025 20:21
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