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- Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, it was unveiled in 1920 as the United Kingdom's national memorial to the dead of Britain and the British Empire of the First World War, was rededicated in 1946 to include those of the Second World War, and has since come to represent the Commonwealth casualties from those and subsequent conflicts.
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The Cenotaph positioned on Whitehall in London has become the central focus for the remembrance and commemoration events in Britain since the First World War. It symbolises the unprecedented losses suffered during the First World War and is dedicated to 'The Glorious Dead'.
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The Cenotaph is a war memorial on Whitehall in London, England. Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens , it was unveiled in 1920 as the United Kingdom's national memorial to the dead of Britain and the British Empire of the First World War , was rededicated in 1946 to include those of the Second World War , and has since come to represent the ...
The Cenotaph is a national war memorial in London. Now in the care of English Heritage, it is the site of the National Service of Remembrance every November.
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The Cenotaph is the United Kingdom’s national war memorial located on Whitehall, in London’s City of Westminster. The memorial was once a temporary structure made of wood and plaster, created to be a saluting base during the First World War victory parade that took place on 19 July 1919. Overwhelming public support and appreciation for the memorial...
The Unknown Warrior was buried when the Cenotaph was unveiled to commemorate military personnel lost during the First World War, particularly those who don’t have a known grave. The body of an unknown soldier, sailor, or airman that died abroad during the war was returned to Britain and buried in Westminster Abbey. King George V placed a wreath on ...
On Remembrance Sunday, which falls on the 14 November this year, a service and parade takes place at the Cenotaph. The national service of remembrance will be held at 11am where the Prince of Wales will lay a wreath on behalf of the Queen. This has been custom since 2017 as the Queen will instead watch over the service from a balcony in Whitehall. ...
The Cenotaph is open to the public during any reasonable daylight hours. Whitehall will be open to the public as of 8am on Remembrance Sunday but people are advised that space at the commemoration is limited.
Six of central London’s finest First World War memorials are in the care of English Heritage. Discover how their fascinating stories reveal different approaches to commemorating the dead.
The Cenotaph in Whitehall is Britain’s chief national war memorial to the dead of the First and Second World Wars and subsequent conflicts. Taking its name from the Greek words meaning ‘empty tomb’, it is the focus of national ceremonies of remembrance, held annually since 1919.
On the Sunday nearest to 11 November at 11am each year, a Remembrance Service is held at the Cenotaph to commemorate British and Commonwealth servicemen and women who died in the two World Wars...
