Beeston Boer War Memorial, Broadgate Park, High Road, Beeston, Nottingham

Image: © P L Chadwick Taken: 11 May 2019

The female figure represents Hope. The memorial is in respect of what is known as the Second Boer War (the campaign of 1899-1902). It was unveiled on the 13th February 1904, in the presence of Col. Sir Lancelot Rolleston, KCB, DSO. The architect was Mr Arthur Marshall, ARIBA, of Messrs. Pask & Thorpe of Nottingham. The cost was £200. It is a Grade II listed structure. Inscriptions: 6 o'clock face: This Memorial was erected by public subscription to the honoured memory of Beeston soldiers who lost their lives during the Boer Campaign 1899-1902. In the cause of an United Empire. 12 o'clock face: five names: see:- Image The monument was originally on a roadside location in Post Office Square but in the 1930's it was moved to the northern edge of the park abutting High Road. In the late 20th century it was moved to its present position in the park. Much of this information from the War Memorials Register maintained by the Imperial war Museums. © WMR-22 Image

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