Great Western Railway War Memorial, London

Name: Great Western Railway War Memorial
Address: London, United Kingdom

#792 among attractions in London

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Great Western Railway War Memorial, London

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The Great Western Railway War Memorial is a First World War memorial by Charles Sargeant Jagger and Thomas S. Tait. It stands on platform 1 at London Paddington station, commemorating the 2,500 employees of the Great Western Railway who were killed in the conflict. One-third of the GWR's workforce of almost 80,000 left to fight in the First World War, the company guaranteeing their jobs, and the GWR gave over its workshops for munitions manufacturing as well as devoting its network to transporting soldiers and military equipment. The company considered several schemes for a war memorial before approaching Jagger to design a statue. Some officials continued to push for an alternate design, to the point that Jagger threatened to resign. Jagger was working on several other war memorial commissions at the same time as the GWR's, including his most famous, the Royal Artillery Memorial. ()

Unveiled: 11 November 1922Coordinates: 51°31'0"N, 0°10'41"W

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City of Westminster (Hyde Park)London United Kingdom

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Great Western Railway War Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Long Water, Peter Pan statue, Whiteleys, Hyde Park pet cemetery.

0.6 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
The Long Water, London
17 min walk • The Long Water, a serene and elongated lake located in the heart of London, offers visitors a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Nestled within the expanse of Kensington Gardens, one of the capital's eight Royal Parks, The Long Water is a...
0.6 miS
Vernacular architecture, Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Peter Pan statue, London
15 min walk • Nestled in the verdant landscapes of Kensington Gardens in London, the Peter Pan statue is a whimsical tribute to the beloved character created by J.M. Barrie. This charming bronze sculpture, crafted by Sir George Frampton, has stood since 1912, captivating visitors...
0.5 miW
Shopping, Department store
Whiteleys, London
12 min walk • Whiteleys was a shopping centre in Bayswater, London. It was built in the retail space of the former William Whiteley Limited department store, which opened in 1911 as one of London's first department store, and was one of the main department stores, alongside Selfridge's, Liberty's and Harrods.
0.4 miSE
Cemetery
Hyde Park pet cemetery, London
11 min walk • The Hyde Park pet cemetery is a disused burial ground for animals in Hyde Park, London. It was established in 1880 or 1881 in the garden of Victoria Lodge, home of one of the park keepers.
0.4 miNW
Theater
Canal Cafe Theatre, London
11 min walk • The Canal Cafe Theatre is a 60-seat fringe theatre venue in Little Venice, London, specialising in comedy performances.
~990 ftNE
Bridge
The Rolling Bridge, London
5 min walk • The Rolling Bridge is a type of curling moveable bridge completed in 2004 as part of the Grand Union Canal office and retail development project at Paddington Basin, London.
0.4 miS
Monuments and statues
Statue of Edward Jenner, London
12 min walk • A statue of Edward Jenner, the physician, scientist and pioneer of the world's first vaccine, is located in Kensington Gardens in London. A work of the sculptor William Calder Marshall, the bronze was originally unveiled by Albert, Prince Consort in Trafalgar Square on 17 May 1858, before being moved to its present location in 1862.
~1530 ftNE
Church, Neoclassical architecture
St Mary on Paddington Green Church, London
8 min walk • St Mary on Paddington Green is an Anglican church in the Parish of Little Venice, London, and forms part of Paddington Green conservation area. Today it stands at the junction of Edgware Road and Harrow Road, overlooking the East end of Westway and the approaches to Marylebone Flyover, so seen by tens of thousands of motorists daily.
0.6 miSW
Synagogue, Eclectic architecture, Moorish revival architecture
New West End Synagogue, London
17 min walk • The New West End Synagogue, located in St. Petersburgh Place, Bayswater, London, is one of the oldest synagogues in the United Kingdom still in use.
~1620 ftNE
Bridge
Merchant Square Footbridge, London
8 min walk • The Merchant Square Footbridge is a moveable pedestrian bridge spanning a canal in Paddington, London. It is architecturally and mechanically unique, being composed of five side-by side sections of varying lengths, with offset pivots to accommodate the varying lengths. When opened, the segments are brought to varying angles of elevation.
0.7 miNE
Shopping, Department store
Alfies Antique Market, London
17 min walk • Alfies Antique Market is a large indoor market located on Church Street in Lisson Grove, London. It houses over seventy-five dealers offering antiques; including silver, furniture, jewellery, paintings, ceramics, glass and vintage clothing.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Great Western Railway War Memorial?

Nearby attractions include The Rolling Bridge, London (5 min walk), Paddington Basin, London (6 min walk), Praed Street, London (6 min walk), Paddington, London (6 min walk).

How to get to Great Western Railway War Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Great Western Railway War Memorial:

Bus

Paddington Station / Eastbourne Terrace • Lines: 205, 23, 27, 332, 36, 7, N205, N27, N7 (1 min walk)
Bishops Bridge / Paddington Station • Lines: 46 (4 min walk)

Train

London Paddington (1 min walk)
London Marylebone (21 min walk)

Metro

Paddington • Lines: Bakerloo, Circle, District (4 min walk)
Lancaster Gate • Lines: Central (10 min walk)