Reading in Berkshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
St Giles' War Shrine
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, August 6, 2023
1. World War I Memorial Marker
In Memory of those who have given their lives for their King and Country
Grant them O Lord eternal rest and let light perpetual shine upon them
Erected 1917.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.
Location. 51° 27.047′ N, 0° 58.236′ W. Memorial is in Reading, England, in Berkshire. It is on Southampton Street. In the grounds of St Giles' Church. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: St Giles' Church Southampton St, Reading, England RG1 2SB, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Quakers in Reading (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Laurenthes Braag (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Town Church, Abbey Stones
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More about this memorial. This is an example of an early First World War memorial which was erected before the end of the conflict. It takes the form of a Calvary cross and is made of teak and oak.
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, August 6, 2023
2. St Giles' War Shrine
Credits. This page was last revised on August 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. This page has been viewed 121 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 6, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
