Midland Railway War Memorial, Derby
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Facts and practical information
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
Getting there by public transportation
Public transportation stops near this location
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- Calculate routeRailway Station 2 min walk
- Calculate routeMidland Road 3 min walk
- Calculate routeDerby 3 min walk
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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:
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- Railway Station • Lines: 1, 1A, Royal Derby (Limited Service), SkyLink, Unibus6 (2 min walk)
- Midland Road • Lines: 1, 1A, Unibus6 (3 min walk)
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- Derby (3 min walk)
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