Bristol Cenotaph, War memorial in central Bristol, England.
The Bristol Cenotaph is a war memorial in central Bristol made of limestone with bronze embellishments. The rectangular stone slab displays the city crest, stone wreaths, and bronze swords, rising approximately 6 meters into the air.
The memorial was unveiled in 1932 by Field Marshal Sir William Birdwood and honors around 4,500 fallen from 60,000 Bristol servicemen during World War I. Its designers drew inspiration from the Whitehall Cenotaph in London.
The memorial carries inscriptions dedicated to Bristol's sons and daughters, with lion heads at each corner symbolizing strength and remembrance. These names and dedications shape how visitors understand the sacrifice remembered at this location.
The monument stands at the northern end of Magpie Park on Colston Avenue and is accessible throughout the year. Cafes and shops nearby offer rest areas and refreshments for visitors.
The memorial was designed by local architect Eveline Blacker and Harry Heathman, a collaboration unusual for its era. Blacker was among the few female architects of her time and left her mark on Bristol through this project.
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