York City War Memorial, York
Facts and practical information
The York City War Memorial is a First World War memorial designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and located in York in the north of England. Proposals for commemorating York's war dead originated in 1919 but proved controversial. Initial discussions focused on whether a memorial should be a monument or should take on some utilitarian purpose. Several functional proposals were examined until a public meeting in January 1920 opted for a monument. The city engineer produced a cost estimate and the war memorial committee engaged Lutyens, who had recently been commissioned by the North Eastern Railway to design their own war memorial, also to be sited in York. ()
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York City War Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Yorkshire Museum, York Museum Gardens, Mansion House, Lendal Tower.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to York City War Memorial?
How to get to York City War Memorial by public transport?
Bus
- Station Avenue • Lines: 2 (1 min walk)
- Rougier Street • Lines: 10, 44, 66 (4 min walk)
Train
- York (6 min walk)