Monument

St Mary Magdalene Richmond - war memorial

Erection date: 29/3/1921

Inscription

{Around the base of the memorial:}
Remember the men of Richmond who gave their lives for their country in the Great War 1914 - 1919.

Site: St Mary Magdalene Richmond - war memorial (1 memorial)

TW9, Church Walk

This free-standing monument is to the north of the church. From War Memorials Online: "A tall Gothic structure of Barnack ragstone, with a statue of St George slaying the dragon, a lantern and a Latin cross on top. Located in the churchyard and visible from the high street through an alley. Dedicated 29th March 1921 as a memorial to the men of both St Mary Magdalene and St Matthias Churches. Associated with the name panel inside the church and the name panel at St Matthias".

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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