The War Memorials of Herbert Baker
To mark the centenary of the founding of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, we look at 15 war memorials designed by Herbert Baker.
Tag: War memorials
5 Memorials that Chart Life and Loss in the First World War
There are few towns or villages in Britain that do not have a public memorial to commemorate those who diedContinue Reading
A Brief Introduction to Architect Sir Edwin Lutyens
Sir Edwin Lutyens (1869-1944) was a key figure in determining how the dead and missing of the First World WarContinue Reading
The Gallipoli Campaign: 7 War Memorials That Bear Witness to the Great Loss
Poignant reminders of the sacrifices made during the Gallipoli campaign of the First World War.
6 Remarkable First World War Memorials
1. The Response, Newcastle Designed by Sir William Goscombe John, unveiled 1923. Grade I listed “The Response” memorial in NewcastleContinue Reading
Britain’s Home Front: 9 Remarkable Aerial Images That Reveal the Impact of the First World War
These aerial photographs reveal the impact of the First World War on Britain.
Moving to Commemoration
Paul Stamper is Senior Designation Advisor for English Heritage and is responsible for overseeing the production of our designation selection criteriaContinue Reading