Shrine of Remembrance, Brisbane facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Shrine of Remembrance |
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| Australia | |
Shrine of Remembrance monument and the Eternal Flame
Ann Street façade, Brisbane |
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| For the Australian soldiers of all wars post World War I | |
| Unveiled | 11 November 1930 |
| Location | Brisbane |
| Designed by | Buchanan and Cowper |
The Shrine of Remembrance is a special war memorial located in ANZAC Square, in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It stands between Ann Street and Adelaide Street. This important building has an 'Eternal Flame' and honors the brave soldiers of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (known as Anzacs).
The Shrine of Remembrance is a major landmark in Brisbane. It's important for its history, design, and culture. Every year, special events like ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day ceremonies happen here. There's also a service for Singapore Day, remembering soldiers from World War II.
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Discovering the Shrine's History
After World War I, people wanted to build a memorial for the soldiers who had fallen. They raised money from the public to make this happen. In 1928, a competition was held to find the best design for the memorial.
Two architects from Sydney, Buchanan and Cowper, won the competition. They suggested a design that looked like ancient Greek buildings. The Shrine took two years to build. It was officially opened on 11 November 1930, which was Armistice Day, by Governor John Goodwin. A special plaque was placed to mark the dedication.
Exploring the Shrine's Architecture
The Shrine of Remembrance was designed in a style called Greek Classic Revival. This means it looks like ancient Greek temples. The tall columns of the Shrine are made from Helidon sandstone. Inside the Shrine, a brass urn holds the 'Eternal Flame', which burns forever.
The steps leading up to the Shrine from ANZAC Square are made of Queensland granite. There are 18 columns on the Shrine. These columns represent the year 1918, which is when World War I officially ended.
Remembering Heroes: The Memorial
In the lower part of the Shrine of Remembrance, there is a special underground room called a crypt. This crypt holds the Shrine of Memories for both World War I and World War II. Inside, you can find memorial plaques that honor many Australian regiments. These regiments fought bravely in different campaigns during these wars.
On the outside wall of the Shrine of Memories, there is also a sculpture. This sculpture is a memorial specifically for World War I.
Special Services and Ceremonies
Every year, on ANZAC Day, which is April 25th, a special Dawn memorial service is held at the Shrine of Remembrance. During this service, people lay wreaths around the 'Eternal Flame'. This is done to remember all the people who died in conflicts.
Another important service is held each year on Remembrance Day, which is November 11th. On this day, wreaths are also laid at the 'Eternal Flame' to honor those who served.
Gallery
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Shrine of Remembrance ANZAC Square façade, showing the lower section which contains the crypt with the World War II Shrine of Memories
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Inside the Shrine of Memories
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World War I Memorial Sculpture on the external wall of the Shrine of Memories section of the Shrine of Remembrance
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Eternal Flame feature of the Shrine of Remembrance
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11 November 1930 dedication plaque – Shrine of Remembrance
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ANZAC Square, Shrine of Remembrance at night, taken from Ann Street, Brisbane on 31 May 2012
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Images for kids
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Wreaths around the Eternal Flame at the Shrine of Remembrance on ANZAC Day 2006
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Shrine of Remembrance, Ann Street, Brisbane façade
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Wreaths at the Shrine of Remembrance, Brisbane, on ANZAC Day 2006
