Introduction
Wanstead War Memorial is on a triangular site that is adjacent to Wanstead War Memorial Wood, a small detached fragment of Epping Forest, locally known as Tarzy Wood. Wanstead War Memorial Wood contains mainly pedunculate oak and hornbeam.
- Visitor Access & Directions
Access Contact Details
Opening is unrestricted.Directions
Tube: Snaresbrook (Central). Bus: 66, 101, 145, 308, W12, W13, W14.
- Designations
- Conservation Area
- Reference: Wanstead Village
- Site of Local Importance for Nature Conservation
- History
History
The memorial was designed by N A Trent and depicts a bronze winged figure of victory holding a palm. It was unveiled by Sir James Roll c.1930, dedicated to people from Wanstead who died fighting in WWI and a plaque now commemorates the dead of both world wars. In 2007 a plaque was unveiled on Remembrance Day, dedicated to the memory of a Redbridge Marine who died in Afghanistan.
Period
- Early 20th Century (1901-1932)
- References
Contributors
London Parks and Gardens Trust