Cheylesmore Memorial facts for kids
The memorial in 2015
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| Coordinates | 51°30′32″N 0°07′15″W / 51.5088°N 0.1209°W |
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| Location | Victoria Embankment Gardens, Westminster, London, England |
| Designer | Edwin Lutyens |
| Type | Memorial |
| Material | Portland stone |
| Dedicated to | Herbert Eaton, 3rd Baron Cheylesmore |
The Cheylesmore Memorial is a special stone monument found in the Victoria Embankment Gardens in Westminster, London, England. It was built to honor a British Army officer named Herbert Eaton, 3rd Baron Cheylesmore.
This memorial is considered a Grade II listed building, which means it's an important historical structure. It was designed by a famous architect named Edwin Lutyens and was officially shown to the public in 1930.
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What is the Cheylesmore Memorial?
The Cheylesmore Memorial is a beautiful outdoor structure made from Portland stone. It has seats where people can rest. These seats are placed against a decorated screen.
The screen faces a small pond, making it a peaceful spot. In the middle of the screen, there is an important message carved into the stone.
Who was Lord Cheylesmore?
The memorial honors Major-General Lord Cheylesmore. His full name was Herbert Eaton, 3rd Baron Cheylesmore. He was born in 1848 and passed away in 1925.
He was a soldier in the Grenadier Guards. He was also known as a good leader and someone who helped others. The inscription describes him as a "soldier, administrator, philanthropist and steadfast friend."
When was the Memorial Unveiled?
The Cheylesmore Memorial was officially unveiled on July 17, 1930. A special ceremony was held for this event.
Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn unveiled the memorial. He was the third son of Queen Victoria. Many important people attended the ceremony. These included John Jellicoe, 1st Earl Jellicoe and Paul Methuen, 3rd Baron Methuen.
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The memorial in 2015
