Saint George's Memorial Church, Anglican memorial church in Ypres, Belgium
Saint George's Memorial Church is an Anglican church in Ypres dedicated to British and Commonwealth soldiers from World War I. Its interior features brass plaques representing regiments and Canadian military memorials throughout the space.
Architect Reginald Blomfield designed this church, which was built following an appeal by the Ypres League to honor roughly 500,000 British and Commonwealth soldiers from World War I. The building was constructed to remember the losses this town suffered during the conflict.
The church hosts regular Anglican services and serves as a gathering place for those remembering fallen soldiers from the wars. It connects British religious customs with the local memory of military losses in this Belgian town.
You can visit the church daily, though opening hours vary by season. Checking times beforehand is helpful, especially in winter when the building closes earlier than during other months.
In 2017, the church received eight change-ringing bells from Taylor & Co of Loughborough, making it the first such installation in Belgium. These bells ring on special occasions and shape the town's soundscape in a way many visitors do not expect.
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