Widnes War Memorial, Victoria Park
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Widnes War Memorial, Victoria Park
Image: © David Dixon Taken: 20 Apr 2013
This tall, intricately carved, obelisk-style memorial on its square plinth was erected in 1921 to commemorate the men of Widnes who lost their lives during The Great War. Plaques for World War II were added in 1950. The imposing monument stands more than 50 feet tall. It is a Grade II listed by English Heritage (http://list.english-heritage.org.uk/resultsingle.aspx?uid=1392210 The Heritage List for England).
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Image Location
Latitude
53.372758
Longitude
-2.730883