WAR MEMORIALwar memorial · Bristol
Alveston War Memorial
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This memorial in Alveston honours the men from the local community who lost their lives in two major global conflicts of the 20th century. It specifically commemorates those who fell during the Great War, which took place from 1914 to 1918, and also includes remembrance for the later conflict of 1939 to 1945. The monument serves as a permanent tribute, ensuring that the sacrifices made during these periods are remembered by future generations.
The memorial originates from an era marked by unprecedented global conflict. World War I, known at the time as the Great War (1914-1918), was a devastating global conflict involving two major alliances. It led to widespread loss of life and significant developments in warfare. Later, World War II (1939-1945) encompassed nearly all the world's nations in a total war on an unparalleled scale, resulting in the deadliest conflict in human history. This monument stands within the tradition of honouring those who served and fell in these transformative periods.
The Alveston War Memorial is a Celtic cross, featuring carved knot work patterns on its arms and shaft. The shaft tapers and has a square section, seated upon a plinth that also tapers and has a moulded top. This plinth rests on a shallow base and incorporates the memorial's inscription. Visitors will find the monument in Bristol, within the parish of Alveston.
Inscription
“TO / THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN MEMORY OF / THE MEN WHO FELL IN THE / GREAT WAR 1914-1918. / AND 1939-1945 / THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE.”
Background
TO / THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN MEMORY OF / THE MEN WHO FELL IN THE / GREAT WAR 1914-1918. / AND 1939-1945 / THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE. — the memorial takes the form of a Celtic cross, with carved knot work in panels to the arms and shaft. The tapering, square-section shaft is set into a tapering plinth with a moulded top, which sits upon a shallow base. The plinth carries inset inscription
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