Dover Marine War Memorial facts for kids

The Dover Marine War Memorial is a special monument located inside the old Dover Marine railway station in Dover, England. This station, which used to be a busy port, now mostly welcomes large cruise ships. The memorial helps us remember brave railway workers who served their country.

Remembering Heroes: The Dover Marine War Memorial

This memorial was built to honor employees of the South Eastern and Chatham Railway who fought in World War I. Out of 5,222 railway workers who served, 556 sadly died.

The memorial features three strong bronze statues standing on a granite base. There is a brave sailor, a determined soldier, and above them, a winged woman called "Victory." She holds up a "torch of truth."

The memorial also has a wall with names carved into it. These names belong to the 556 men from the South Eastern and Chatham Railway who died in World War I. It also lists 626 men from the Southern Railway who lost their lives fighting in World War II.

The Dover Marine War Memorial was officially revealed on October 28, 1922. Mr. R.H. Cosmo-Bonsor, who was in charge of the railway, unveiled it. The talented person who created the sculptures was Mr. W. C. H. King. He also sculpted other important memorials, like the one at St Peter’s Church, Wolverhampton.

The Main Bronze Statues

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  A closer look at the main bronze sculpture.

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  The central bronze figures.

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  Another view of the main bronze.

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  A detailed part of the central bronze.

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  A close-up detail from the central sculpture.

Figures on the Wall

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  A figure kneeling on the top left of the memorial wall.

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  Another kneeling figure on the top right of the memorial wall.

Important Inscriptions

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  The wall behind the memorial, where names are carved.

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  Words carved at the bottom of the main sculpture.

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  Another plaque explaining why the memorial was built.