Scarborough War Memorial facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Scarborough War Memorial |
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| Scarborough Borough Council | |
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| For Civilians and servicemen killed in World War I and World War II and the Korean War | |
| Unveiled | 26 September 1923 |
| Location | 54°16′06″N 0°24′19″W / 54.268211°N 0.405276°W Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England
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"ERECTED/ BY VOLUNTARY SUBSCRIPTION/ FOUNDATION STONE LAID/ 16TH SEPTEMBER 1922/ UNVEILED 26TH SEPTEMBER 1923/ IN MEMORIAM/ PEOPLE OF SCARBOROUGH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE/ SECOND WORLD WAR 1939-1945/ "GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS"
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The Scarborough War Memorial is a special monument located at the north end of Oliver's Mount in Scarborough, North Yorkshire. It was built to remember people from Scarborough who lost their lives in major wars. This memorial is considered an important historical site and is listed as a Grade II building in England.
What Does the Memorial Look Like?
The memorial is made of stone. It has a tall, pointed pillar called an obelisk. This obelisk sits on top of a square base. The whole structure is placed on a square mound of earth. To reach the obelisk, you need to walk up 11 steps.
When Was the Memorial Opened?
The Scarborough War Memorial was officially opened on 26 September 1923. A special ceremony was held, and important people like Councillor William Boyes and Reverend J. Wynwayd Capron attended. Years later, on 12 November 1950, another ceremony took place to rededicate the memorial.
Who Does the Memorial Remember?
The memorial honors many people from Scarborough. It lists the names of 241 individuals who died during World War II. It also remembers 70 people who lost their lives in the Korean War. The memorial also includes the names of civilians, which are people who were not soldiers. It lists 53 civilians from Scarborough who died in World War I and 42 civilians who died in World War II.
