War memorials in Enfield Town facts for kids

Enfield, a town in London, has special places that help us remember important events and people. These are called war memorials. They are built to honor soldiers and others who bravely served and lost their lives in big wars, especially the First and Second World Wars. In Enfield, there's a main memorial in Chase Green Gardens, a small plaque in the post office, and another memorial for those involved in the Arctic campaign.

Enfield's Main War Memorial

The main War Memorial in Enfield.

The most important war memorial in Enfield is a large monument called a cenotaph. It stands in Chase Green Gardens in Enfield Town. This monument is considered a very important historical building. It was first built in 1921 to remember the men from Enfield who died in the First World War. Later, the names of those who died in the Second World War were also added to it. It's a place where people can go to reflect and remember the sacrifices made.

Remembering Post Office Workers

A special plaque inside the Enfield Post Office.

Inside the main Enfield post office on Church Street, there is a small plaque. This plaque is dedicated to the post office employees from Enfield who lost their lives during the World Wars. It's a quiet way to remember the people who worked there and also served their country.

Arctic Campaign Memorial

The Arctic campaign memorial in Silver Street, Enfield.

In 2003, a new memorial was put up in Silver Street, Enfield. This one is special because it remembers people who died during the Arctic campaign in the Second World War. This was a very difficult part of the war where ships had to travel through dangerous, icy waters to deliver supplies. A special ceremony was held to unveil it. The former mayor of Enfield, Stan Carter, who had served in that campaign, and the Russian ambassador to the United Kingdom were there.