Dulwich Old College War Memorial, War memorial at College Road in Dulwich, England.
Dulwich Old College War Memorial is a war memorial on College Road featuring a tall tapering shaft of Hopton Wood stone. A diamond entablature crowns the shaft, with carved images of Christ the King visible on its sides.
The memorial was completed in 1921 to honor former Dulwich College pupils who died during World War I. The inscriptions on the octagonal plinth commemorate those who served for liberty and justice.
The memorial lists the names of around 481 pupils and 4 masters from Dulwich College who died during World War I. It connects the school to the remembrance of those losses and shapes how the place is understood today.
The memorial stands approximately 9 meters high and is easily accessible from College Road. The inscriptions on the octagonal plinth are readable from multiple angles and provide clear views of the names and details.
The memorial displays the Dulwich College shield and motto 'DETUR GLORIA SOLI DEO' on its north face. This connection to the institution elevates it beyond a simple war memorial and demonstrates the school's enduring bond with its former students.
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