Hall of Memory (Birmingham)
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A456 Broad Street
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memorial, Grade II Listed (UK)
The Hall of Memory in Centenary Square, Birmingham, is a memorial dedicated to the 12,320 Birmingham citizens who died in World War I. Designed by S.N. Cooke and W.N. Twist, it was built from 1922-25. Constructed from Portland stone, the foundation stone was laid by HRH The Prince of Wales on 12 June 1923 and it was opened by Prince Arthur of Connaught on 4 July 1925 to a crowd of 30,000. Construction had cost £60,000 and was funded through public donations.
The four statues around the exterior, representing the Army, Navy, Air Force and Women's Services, are by local artist Albert Toft. The interior features three carved bas-relief plaques (155 cm x 223 cm) by William Bloye representing three tableaux.
The hall is a Grade II listed building.
The four statues around the exterior, representing the Army, Navy, Air Force and Women's Services, are by local artist Albert Toft. The interior features three carved bas-relief plaques (155 cm x 223 cm) by William Bloye representing three tableaux.
The hall is a Grade II listed building.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hall_of_Memory_(Birmingham)
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Coordinates: 52°28'45"N 1°54'25"W
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