Derby War Memorial
War memorial in Derby, England
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The Derby War Memorial was designed by Charles Clayton Thompson and stands before the Derby Guildhall. It features a bronze figure of the Virgin Mary holding the baby Jesus in her arms by the sculptor George Arthur Walker.[1] It was completed in 1924 and unveiled on 11 November 1924.[1] Behind this bronze figure is a large Celtic cross.[2] The memorial was erected to commemorate the fallen of The Great War with the inscription "The Great War/1914-1918".
Unveiled11 November 1924
Location52.923155°N 1.476498°W
near
near
DesignedbyArthur George Walker (sculptor)
| Derby War Memorial | |
|---|---|
| England | |
The central figure of the Derby War Memorial | |
 | |
| Used for those deceased | |
| Unveiled | 11 November 1924 |
| Location | 52.923155°N 1.476498°W near |
| Designed by | Arthur George Walker (sculptor) |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
Official name | War Memorial |
| Designated | 31 August 2007 |
| Reference no. | 1392237 |
A later inscription, "For Faith/And Home/And Righteousness/World War 1939–1945", was added to recognize those men of Derby who died in the Second World War.[1]
A plaque commemorates the victims of later conflicts.
See also
- Listed buildings in Derby (Arboretum Ward)
- Midland Railway War Memorial, on Midland Road, close to Derby railway station
