St Michael Cornhill War Memorial
St Michael Cornhill War Memorial, War memorial at St Michael's Alley in Cornhill, England.
St Michael Cornhill War Memorial is a war memorial located at St Michaels Alley in Cornhill and features a bronze sculpture of Archangel Michael in Roman armor holding a flaming sword atop a Portland stone pylon. The structure stands approximately 4 meters high and bears an inscription honoring those who died in service.
The memorial was unveiled in November 1920 and was created to commemorate over 2,000 men from local parishes who served in World War I. Sculptor Richard Reginald Goulden, a Royal Engineers veteran, designed the figure drawing from his own wartime experiences.
The name references Archangel Michael, who in Christian tradition represents protection and the triumph of good over evil. Visitors see him depicted in Roman armor wielding a flaming sword, a symbolic choice reflecting the conflict it honors.
The memorial sits at the entrance of St Michael Cornhill church and is easily visible from Cornhill street. The location is central and walkable, making a visit convenient while exploring the city center on foot.
An identical replica of this memorial stands near La Groise in France, marking the route the 1st Division British Expeditionary Force took during the conflict. This connection links the two memorials across the Channel, honoring the soldiers who traveled between both countries.
Location: City of London
Inception: 1920
Creator: Richard Reginald Goulden
GPS coordinates: 51.51328,-0.08563
Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:09
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