An American Sherman tank that was pulled from the sea off Slapton Sands. It was lost during practiced landings carried out by American troops, ready for the Normandy landings in 1944. Many American lives were lost during the practices and this stands as a memorial to their sacrifice.
The Air Forces Memorial at Runnymede. Dedicated to over 20000 aircrew that have lost their lives in defence of our country. Many from overseas who bravely fought alongside the British during the second world war. Their names are carved into the inside walls.
The Polish War Memorial was erected in Northolt West London to remember the contribution of airmen from Poland who helped the Allied cause during World War II. Many flew from RAF Northolt.
The associted plaque reads......
Always Follow your Dreams
Blue Skies
Memorial to Flt. Lt, John Egging - Eggman - Red 4
who tragically died when his Hawk aeroplane crashed after displaying at the Bournemouth Air Festival on 20 August 2011
An American Sherman tank that was pulled from the sea off Slapton Sands. It was lost during practiced landings carried out by American troops, ready for the Normandy landings in 1944. Many American lives were lost during the practices and this stands as a memorial to their sacrifice.
An American Sherman tank that was pulled from the sea off Slapton Sands. It was lost during practiced landings carried out by American troops, ready for the Normandy landings in 1944. Many American lives were lost during the practices and this stands as a memorial to their sacrifice.
The Polish War Memorial is a memorial erected to remember the contribution of airmen from Poland who helped the Allied cause during World War II. The memorial is made from Portland stone with bronze lettering and a bronze eagle the symbol of the Polish Air Force. There are 2165 names inscribed around the memorial. It was designed by Mieczyslaw Lubelski, who had been interned in a forced labour camp during the second world war.
This sobering yet beautiful memorial to the men and women of the Allied Air Forces who died during World War II was designed by Sir Edward Maufe R.A. and unveiled by HM Queen Elizabeth II on 17 October 1953. An inscription over the entrance to the cloister reads: 'In this cloister are recorded the names of 20,456 airmen who have no known grave. They died for freedom in raid and sortie over the British Isles and the land and seas of northern and western Europe'.
The obelisk is inscribed as follows - To the Glory of God who giveth us the victory and in memory of brave Australian soldiers who after taking part in the Great War now rest in Harefield churchyard
During the First World War Harefield Park was offered by the owner as a hospital to the Ministry of Defence of New South Wales. For the duration of the war casualties from the Australian Forces from Gallipoli and the Western Front were treated at the newly created Harefield Hospital. Many of the wounded died; 111 men and one nursing sister were buried with military honours in an extension of the churchyard.
The obelisk is inscribed as follows - To the Glory of God who giveth us the victory and in memory of brave Australian soldiers who after taking part in the Great War now rest in Harefield churchyard
Standing at the foot of the Cooper's Hill Slopes, at Runnymede Surrey, is a memorial to the Magna Carta in the form of a domed classical temple containing a pillar of English granite on which is inscribed: 'To commemorate Magna Carta, symbol of Freedom Under Law.' This was built by the American Bar Association on land leased by the Magna Carta Trust. It was paid for by voluntary contributions of some 9,000 American lawyers.
The memorial to the Magna Carta at Runnymede by the Thames where it was drawn up.
This memorial stands halfway up the Cooper's Hill Slopes and overlooks Runnymede, on ground previously belonging to the Crown and now the property of the United States of America. It is made of Portland stone to the design of G.A. Jellicoe and was unveiled by HM Queen Elizabeth II on 14 May 1965 in the presence of President Kennedy's widow and children. Visitors reach the memorial by treading a steep path of irregular granite steps, one for each year of Kennedy's life.
This memorial stands halfway up the Cooper's Hill Slopes and overlooks Runnymede, on ground previously belonging to the Crown and now the property of the United States of America. It is made of Portland stone to the design of G.A. Jellicoe and was unveiled by HM Queen Elizabeth II on 14 May 1965 in the presence of President Kennedy's widow and children. Visitors reach the memorial by treading a steep path of irregular granite steps, one for each year of Kennedy's life.
The Air Forces Memorial at Runnymede. Dedicated to over 20000 aircrew that have lost their lives in defence of our country. Many from overseas who bravely fought alongside the British during the second world war. Their names are carved into the inside walls.
The Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial is a World War II American military war grave cemetery, located north-west of Cambridge, England. The cemetery, dedicated in 1956, contains 3,811 American war dead and wall with the names of 5127 missing. If ever evidence of the special relationship between the USA and UK was needed, this memorial shows it in abundance. So many Americans gave their lives to preserve the peace in the UK and the rest of the world by fighting the tyrant from mainland Europe who wanted to crush the UK.
The Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial is a World War II American military war grave cemetery, located north-west of Cambridge, England. The cemetery, dedicated in 1956, contains 3,811 American war dead and wall with the names of 5127 missing. If ever evidence of the special relationship between the USA and UK was needed, this memorial shows it in abundance. So many Americans gave their lives to preserve the peace in the UK and the rest of the world by fighting the tyrant from mainland Europe who wanted to crush the UK.
The Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial is a World War II American military war grave cemetery, located north-west of Cambridge, England. The cemetery, dedicated in 1956, contains 3,811 American war dead and wall with the names of 5127 missing. If ever evidence of the special relationship between the USA and UK was needed, this memorial shows it in abundance. So many Americans gave their lives to preserve the peace in the UK and the rest of the world by fighting the tyrant from mainland Europe who wanted to crush the UK.
The Mayflower Steps Memorial. The actual Mayflower Steps are believed to be about 40 yards to the right of this photo beneath the ladies toilets in the Admiral Macbride pub. The memorial was built in about 1934 on what was originally a small pier.
The new Merchant Navy, and fishing fleets memorial on Plymouth Hoe. This new monument is in memory of all the merhant seamen and fishermen that lost their lives during the wars. In the background is the Royal Navy memorial.
Sir Francis Drake statue on Plymouth Hoe. Plymouth is Englands Ocean City. Situated on Englands South coast on the east bank of the River Tamar and the mouth of the River Plym. It has a history that goes back beyond Elizabethan times as an important sea port. It has been home to many historic people including Sir Francis Drake who allegedly completed a game of bowls after being told that the Spanish Armada was on its way. It is also famous for the Pilgrim Fathers setting sail for the new world on the Mayflower. It has so much history that it would take volumes to describe its past and current day. Other than to say it is still a thriving naval port with old and new alongside each other.
Plymouth Naval Memorial is one of three in England to commemorate British sailors who died at sea during the two world wars and have no known grave.
This memorial also includes the names of sailors from Australia, South Africa and India.
RAF and Allied air forces memorial on Plymouth Hoe is dedicated to those men and women who served during the seond world war both in the air and on the ground from all allied countries.
Plymouth Armada Memorial was built in 1888 to celebrate the tercentenary of the defeat of the Spanish Armada.
Sir Francis Drake statue on Plymouth Hoe. Plymouth is Englands Ocean City. Situated on Englands South coast on the east bank of the River Tamar and the mouth of the River Plym. It has a history that goes back beyond Elizabethan times as an important sea port. It has been home to many historic people including Sir Francis Drake who allegedly completed a game of bowls after being told that the Spanish Armada was on its way. It is also famous for the Pilgrim Fathers setting sail for the new world on the Mayflower. It has so much history that it would take volumes to describe its past and current day. Other than to say it is still a thriving naval port with old and new alongside each other.
The Mayflower steps. These are not the original steps due to the development of the Barbican. The originals were destroyed over a hundred years ago to make way for a road around the Royal Citadel.
The Mayflower Steps Memorial. The actual Mayflower Steps are believed to be about 40 yards to the left of this photo beneath the ladies toilets in the Admiral Macbride pub. The memorial was built in about 1934 on what was originally a small pier.
