Crewe War Memorial, Crewe

Name: Crewe War Memorial
Address: Crewe, United Kingdom

#6 among attractions in Crewe

Monuments and statues, Memorial

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Facts and practical information

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. The names of those killed in both world wars and in later conflicts are inscribed on bronze plaques around the base, and there are further inscriptions on the paving around the memorial. It originally stood in Market Square and was moved to Municipal Square in 2006. The memorial is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building. ()

Coordinates: 53°5'53"N, 2°26'22"W

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Crewe United Kingdom

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

Nearby attractions include: Crewe Heritage Centre, Gresty Road, Crewe Municipal Buildings, Crewe North Junction signal box.

~1280 ftS
Specialty museum, Museum, Mass transportation systems
Crewe Heritage Centre, Crewe
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cheshire, the Crewe Heritage Centre stands as a testament to the city's rich industrial legacy, particularly its pivotal role in the railway industry. This museum, situated in Crewe, England, is a treasure trove for railway enthusiasts...
0.7 miS
Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Football
Gresty Road, Crewe
17 min walk • Gresty Road or the Alexandra Stadium, currently known as the Mornflake Stadium for sponsorship reasons, is a football stadium in Crewe, Cheshire, England. The home ground of Crewe Alexandra, it has an all-seated capacity of 10,153.
~190 ftN
City hall
Crewe Municipal Buildings, Crewe
1 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.
0.4 miSE
Museum
Crewe North Junction signal box, Crewe
11 min walk • Crewe North Junction signal box is signal box with a Westinghouse All Electric Style 'L' lever frame which was commissioned, along with Crewe South Junction signal box, on 29 March 1940 as part of a resignalling project at Crewe railway station.
1.2 miW
View point, Playground, Park
Queens Park, Crewe
31 min walk • Queens Park in Crewe, Cheshire, is a Grade II* listed public park opened in 1887, little changed from its original plan.
1 miW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St Barnabas' Church, Crewe
26 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.
~1590 ftW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St Mary's Church, Crewe
8 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.
0.6 miNW
Church
St Michael's Church, Crewe
17 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.
0.4 miS
Church
Union Street Baptist Church, Crewe
11 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
St Michael and All Angels Church, Crewe
32 min walk • St Michael and All Angels Church is in the village of Crewe Green, Cheshire, England. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building.
1.2 miW
Memorial
Boer War Memorial, Crewe
31 min walk • The Boer War Memorial, also known as the South African War Memorial, stands in a prominent position in Queens Park, Crewe, England.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Crewe War Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Crewe Municipal Buildings, Crewe (1 min walk), Christ Church Tower, Crewe (3 min walk), Crewe Heritage Centre, Crewe (7 min walk), St Peter's Church, Crewe (7 min walk).

How to get to Crewe War Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Crewe War Memorial:

Bus

Crewe Bus Station (5 min walk)

Train

Crewe (18 min walk)