Plaque

UCL - WW1

Inscription

This inscription is placed here to perpetuate the memory of the members of the college and of the medical school who died in the service of their country during the years 1914 - 1919.

Site: UCL quad (2 memorials)

WC1, Gower Street, University College London

The original UCL, built 1825 - 1832, comprised this quad and its buildings, by the architect William Wilkins (1778 -1839).

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This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
UCL - WW1

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World War 1

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UCL - WW1

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University College London (UCL)

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