Midland Railway War Memorial, Derby

Name: Midland Railway War Memorial
Address: Derby, United Kingdom

#48 among attractions in Derby

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The Midland Railway War Memorial is a First World War memorial in Derby in the East Midlands of England. It was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and unveiled in 1921. The memorial commemorates employees of the Midland Railway who died while serving in the armed forces during the First World War. The Midland was one of the largest railway companies in Britain in the early 20th century, and the largest employer in Derby, where it had its headquarters. Around a third of the company's workforce, some 23,000 men, left to fight, of whom 2,833 were killed. ()

Unveiled: 15 December 1921Coordinates: 52°54'56"N, 1°27'53"W

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

Nearby attractions include: Derbion, County Cricket Ground, Derby Museum and Art Gallery, Pride Park Stadium.

0.4 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Derbion, Derby
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Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
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Diverse collections and exhibits for free
Derby Museum and Art Gallery, Derby
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Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Pride Park Stadium, Derby
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0.8 miNW
Place of worship with 16th-century tower
Derby Cathedral, Derby
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Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Derby Arena, Derby
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The first public park in Britain
Derby Arboretum, Derby
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0.7 miNW
Bridge
Exeter Bridge, Derby
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Museum
Cathedral Quarter, Derby
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0.7 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Guildhall Theatre, Derby
18 min walk • Derby Guildhall is a municipal building in the Market Place, Derby, England. It is a Grade II listed building.
0.8 miNW
Watermill
Lombe's Mill, Derby
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Midland Railway War Memorial?

Nearby attractions include St Andrew's Church, Derby (4 min walk), Holy Trinity Church, Derby (7 min walk), Royal Crown Derby, Derby (8 min walk), Congregational Chapel, Derby (9 min walk).

How to get to Midland Railway War Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Midland Railway War Memorial:

Bus

Railway Station • Lines: 1, 1A, Royal Derby (Limited Service), SkyLink, Unibus6 (2 min walk)
Midland Road • Lines: 1, 1A, Unibus6 (3 min walk)

Train

Derby (3 min walk)