Kips Bay in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Bristol Basin
Beneath this East River Drive of the City of New York lie stones, bricks and rubble from the bombed city of Bristol in England… brought here in ballast from overseas, these fragments that once were homes shall testify while men love freedom to the resolution and fortitude of the people of Britain, they saw their homes struck down without warning… it was not their walls but their valor that kept them free……
And broad-based under all
Is planted England’s oaken-hearted mood,
As rich in fortitude
As e’er went worldward from the island-wall.
Erected by the English-speaking Union of the United States
1942
Erected 1942 by The English-speaking Union of the United States.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1942.
Location. 40° 44.245′ N, 73° 58.391′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Kips Bay. The marker is on a plaza within the building grounds overlooking the river. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10010, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Elevated Public Highway (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bellevue Fountain (approx. 0.2 miles away); East 23rd Street Bath House (approx. 0.2 miles away); East Side WWI Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sentinel (approx. ¼ mile away); ACS Children's Center (approx. ¼ mile away); VA 9/11 Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Vincent F. Albano Jr. Playground (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 214 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 11, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.