Burma Railway Memorial, Military memorial in Camden Town, London, United Kingdom.
The Burma Railway Memorial consists of a granite slab supported by wooden railway sleepers and metal rails, mounted on a circular white plinth. The structure combines historical railway materials with a contemporary memorial design.
The memorial commemorates thousands of British prisoners of war who died during the construction of the railway in Burma in World War II. Most lost their lives to disease and starvation under harsh conditions.
The inscription features a drawing of an emaciated prisoner of war created by Ronald Searle, who experienced the railway construction firsthand. This artistic representation makes the suffering of the men directly visible to visitors.
The memorial is located near Mornington Crescent tube station on Camden High Street and remains accessible year-round for visitors to pay respects. It sits in an active neighborhood, making it easy to combine with other visits nearby.
The memorial emerged from a campaign by the Camden New Journal and was officially unveiled in 2012. This local initiative made remembrance of the victims part of the community's shared story.
Location: London Borough of Camden
Inception: 2012
Architects: Chris Roche
GPS coordinates: 51.53495,-0.13884
Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:24
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