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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Buckinghamshire, England

 
Albert Ball's SE5a image, Touch for more information
By Stephen Palmer, December 23, 2023
Albert Ball's SE5a
1 United Kingdom, England, Buckinghamshire, Amersham — Albert Ball's SE5a
At the start of the Great War, aircraft were unarmed and used mainly for reconnaissance. As the war progressed air combat started and specialist fighter aircraft were developed. These aircraft were known as scouts and were fast and nimble. By the . . . Map (db m238155) HM
2 United Kingdom, England, Buckinghamshire, Amersham — Centenary of the End of World War IA truly unique display
To mark the centenary of the end of World War I, the Town Council collaborated with the leaders from 1st Chesham Bois Scout Group and Amersham in Bloom volunteers to create an extraordinary display in remembrance of the many men and women who . . . Map (db m238431) HM
3 United Kingdom, England, Buckinghamshire, Amersham — WWII Memorial Plaque
This Garden of Remembrance is laid out in honoured memory of those from this parish who made the supreme sacrifice in the World War 1939-1945 Adams, John W.J. • Baker, Margaret R. • Barratt, Stanley A. • Bennett, William J. • . . . Map (db m238154) WM
4 United Kingdom, England, Buckinghamshire, Buckingham — The Old Gaol
Built 1748 Enlarged 1839 Restored 1990 Museum 1993 250th Anniversary 31 May 1998Map (db m228429) HM
5 United Kingdom, England, Buckinghamshire, Eton Wick — St. Mary Magdalene, Boveney
St. Mary's is owned by the Friends of Friendless Churches who acquired it in 1983 to save it from demolition or decay. It stands on a site which has been a place of worship since before the Norman Conquest. The earliest part of the present . . . Map (db m231484) HM
6 United Kingdom, England, Buckinghamshire, Marlow — Marlow War Memorial
In grateful and honoured memory of the two hundred and fifteen men of Marlow who made the supreme sacrifice in the Great War 1914 - 1919 And of those who fell in the Second World War 1939 - 1945 The names of the Officers, N.C.O.'s & Men . . . Map (db m228394) WM
7 United Kingdom, England, Buckinghamshire, Marlow — The Charles Frohman Memorial
Erected in 1924 by friends and admirers, this statue is a memorial to American born Charles Frohman, 1856 1915, who drowned in the sinking of the Lusitania. A world famous theatre producer of amongst other works, Peter Pan. Frohman often visited . . . Map (db m228319) HM
8 United Kingdom, England, Buckinghamshire, Taplow — The Sounding Arch (1838)
I.K. Brunel designed this bridge The brick arches are the widest and flattest in the world - each span is 128 feet with a rise of only 24 feet. This plaque was erected in European Architectural Heritage YearMap (db m231488) HM
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May. 13, 2024