City of London in Greater London, England, United Kingdom

United Kingdom Firefighters National Memorial

Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 29, 2018

1. United Kingdom Firefighters National Memorial

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Blitz
The Heroes With Grimy Gaces
Winston Churchill

In Honour and Memory
of Those Firefighters Who
Gave Their Lives in the
Defence of the Nation
1939-1945

This Monument was Commissioned
by the Founder Master of the
Guild of Firefighters Supported
by Public and Service Donations
MCMXC
Sculptor John W Mills ARCA FRBS

HRH The Princess Royal
(Patron to this Firefighters Memorial Charitable Trust)

This memorial was unveiled
by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth
The Queen Mother on 4 May 1991

Erected 1991.

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • War, World II.

Location. 51° 30.773′ N, 0° 5.902′ W. Marker is in City of London, England, in Greater London. Marker is at the intersection of Carter Lane and Peter's Hill, on the left when traveling west on Carter Lane. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: City of London, England EC4V 5EY, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St Paul’s Cathedral (within shouting distance

Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 29, 2018

2. United Kingdom Firefighters National Memorial

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of this marker); Upholders' Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Change (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); St Paul's School (about 150 meters away); John Wesley (about 150 meters away); “Pavls Cross” (about 150 meters away); Temple Bar (about 150 meters away); Young Mens Christian Association (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of London.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 29, 2018

3. United Kingdom Firefighters National Memorial

Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 29, 2018

4. United Kingdom Firefighters National Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 125 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 28, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.