Leeds War Memorial, War memorial at Victoria Square, Leeds, England
The Leeds War Memorial is a marble obelisk topped with a bronze angel of peace holding roses, with sculptures representing peace and Saint George positioned on opposite sides. The structure sits on an ornate base and features decorative heraldic elements at its four corners that represent local symbols.
The memorial was originally placed in City Square in 1922, then relocated to Victoria Square in 1937 due to changing traffic patterns in the city center. During World War II, it underwent repairs to protect its structure from the strains of the conflict and urban damage.
The inscriptions on each side are written in Latin and English, honoring those who fell in both World Wars with words of remembrance and respect. This choice of languages reflects how the city wanted to express both its classical heritage and its connection to wider commemorative traditions.
The memorial is located in Victoria Square near Leeds Town Hall and the City Art Gallery, making it accessible from multiple directions. Visitors can reach the site easily using public transportation, as the city center is well connected by bus, train, and tram services.
The four corners of the structure feature Leeds owls, which are the city's heraldic symbols, connecting local identity directly to the war memorial through architectural detail. This blending of civic pride with remembrance was an intentional design choice to anchor the monument within community memory.
Location: Leeds
Architects: Reginald Blomfield
Creator: Henry Charles Fehr
GPS coordinates: 53.79979,-1.54769
Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:06
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