Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Portsmouth World War I Cenotaph

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 1, 2018

1. Portsmouth World War I Cenotaph

Inscription. This Memorial Was
Erected by the
People of Portsmouth
In Proud and Loving
Memory of Those
Who in the Glorious
Morning of Their Days
for England’s Sake Lost
All but England’s Praise
May Light Perpetual
Shine Upon Them
This War Memorial was Unveiled by
Field-Marshall His Royal Highness
The Duke of Connaught KG
On the 19th October 1921
This Memorial was Erected
by Public Subscription
in Honour of Portsmouth’s Sons
who Fell in the Great War 1914-1918
Councillor John Timpson K.S.T. J.P.
Mayor 1918 - 1921
To Honour All Those Who Died
Serving Their Country In
Times of Peace or Conflict
We Will Remember
This Stone Was Laid By
The Mayoress
Mrs. John Timpson
On the 25th May 1921
Saml. Salter Builder
J.S. Gibson & W.S.A. Gordon Architects

Erected 1921.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.

Location. 50° 47.885′ N, 1° 5.55′ W. Marker is in Portsmouth, England. Memorial can be reached from the intersection of King Henry I Street and Guildhall Walk, on the

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left when traveling east. Located in Guildhall Square. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Portsmouth, England PO1 2AD, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Portsmouth World War II Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Victoria Regina (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Workers Memorial Day (about 210 meters away); HMS Orlando Memorial (about 210 meters away); HMS Victoria Memorial (about 210 meters away); HMS Centurion Memorial (about 210 meters away); Charles Napier (about 240 meters away); Dockyard Railway Gate (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Portsmouth.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 1, 2018

2. Portsmouth World War I Cenotaph

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 1, 2018

3. Portsmouth World War I Cenotaph

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 1, 2018

4. Portsmouth World War I Cenotaph

Portsmouth World War I Cenotaph Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 1, 2018

5. Portsmouth World War I Cenotaph Marker

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 1, 2018

6. Portsmouth World War I Cenotaph

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 1, 2018

7. Portsmouth World War I Cenotaph

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 1, 2018

8. Portsmouth World War I Cenotaph

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 1, 2018

9. Portsmouth World War I Cenotaph

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 123 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on September 20, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.