Boer War Memorial, Crewe

Name: Boer War Memorial
Address: Crewe, United Kingdom

#14 among attractions in Crewe

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The Boer War Memorial, also known as the South African War Memorial, stands in a prominent position in Queens Park, Crewe, England. It was erected in memory of local soldiers who had served or fallen in the Boer War, and consists of a bronze statue of soldier in uniform standing on a column on a stone plinth. The monument was unveiled in 1903, and contains plaques with the names of those who were lost in the war. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building. ()

Coordinates: 53°5'49"N, 2°28'6"W

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Crewe United Kingdom

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Boer War Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Crewe Municipal Buildings, Queens Park, Crewe War Memorial, St Barnabas' Church.

1.2 miE
City hall
Crewe Municipal Buildings, Crewe
31 min walk • Crewe Municipal Buildings is a municipal building in Earle Street, Crewe, Cheshire, England. The buildings, which formed the headquarters of Crewe and Nantwich Borough Council, are Grade II listed.
~40 ftS
View point, Playground, Park
Queens Park, Crewe
1 min walk • Queens Park in Crewe, Cheshire, is a Grade II* listed public park opened in 1887, little changed from its original plan.
1.2 miE
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Crewe War Memorial, Crewe
31 min walk • Crewe War Memorial stands in the Municipal Square, in Crewe, Cheshire, England. It consists of a bronze sculpture of Britannia standing on a pedestal, itself on a square base. The sculptor was Walter Gilbert and the sculpture was cast in the foundry of H. H. Martin and Company. It was unveiled in 1924.
0.4 miNE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St Barnabas' Church, Crewe
11 min walk • St Barnabas' Church is in West Street, Crewe, Cheshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Nantwich, the archdeaconry of Macclesfield, and the diocese of Chester. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.
0.9 miE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St Mary's Church, Crewe
23 min walk • St Mary's Church is in St Mary's Street, Crewe, Cheshire, England. It is an active Roman Catholic parish church in the diocese of Shrewsbury. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.
1.1 miNE
Church
St Michael's Church, Crewe
28 min walk • St Michael's Church is in the Coppenhall area of Crewe, Cheshire, England. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building. It is an active Anglican parish church in the diocese of Chester, the archdeaconry of Macclesfield and the deanery of Nantwich.
1.2 miE
Church
Union Street Baptist Church, Crewe
32 min walk • Union Street Baptist Church is in Union Street, Crewe, Cheshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.
1.2 miE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Christ Church Tower, Crewe
30 min walk • Christ Church Tower is a Gothic Revival church tower in Prince Albert Street, Crewe, Cheshire, England. It was built in 1877 for Christ Church parish church, and retained when much of the church was demolished in 1977. Within the shell of the former church there is now a memorial garden.
~540 ftN
Tower
Clock Tower, Crewe
3 min walk • The Clock Tower stands near the north entrance to Queen's Park, Crewe, in Cheshire, England. The park was given to the residents of the town by the London and North Western Railway Company, and the clock tower was paid for by its employees.
0.9 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Lyceum Theatre, Crewe
24 min walk • The Lyceum Theatre is an Edwardian theatre in Heath Street, Crewe, Cheshire, England. It originated as a converted Roman Catholic Church in 1876. The church was replaced in 1887 by a purpose-built theatre, which burnt down in 1910. The theatre was rebuilt the following year, and was refurbished in 1994.
0.8 miSE
Universities and schools
South Cheshire College, Crewe
20 min walk • South Cheshire College is a former further education college, located in Crewe, Cheshire, England. The College was a single campus situated in a residential area about one mile from Crewe town centre. It also served students from Nantwich, Alsager, Middlewich, Sandbach, Congleton and throughout South and East Cheshire.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Boer War Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Queens Park, Crewe (1 min walk), Clock Tower, Crewe (3 min walk), St Barnabas' Church, Crewe (11 min walk), South Cheshire College, Crewe (20 min walk).

How to get to Boer War Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Boer War Memorial:

Bus

Crewe Bus Station (27 min walk)