City War Memorial, Nottingham

The City War Memorial, Nottingham is the main War Memorial for the City of Nottingham.

History
The Memorial was designed by T. Wallis Gordon, Nottingham City Engineer and Surveyor.

The foundation stone was laid by H.R.H. Prince of Wales on 1 August 1923. Constructed of Portland stone, the gateway is 46 ft high and 58 ft long, the central arch is 27 ft high and 16 ft wide; the arches on either side are 20 ft and 8 ft wide. The flanking colonnades, are 20 ft high and 86 ft long. The walls on either side extend the overall length to about 252 ft.

It was unveiled by the Mayor, Alderman Edmund Huntsman on 11 November 1927. The service of dedication was carried out by Revd. James Geoffrey Gordon the Vicar of St Mary's Church, Nottingham.

It was later adapted to commemorate those people who died in the Second World War.

Inscriptions
City of Nottingham.

In ever grateful Memory of the Men of Nottingham who gave their lives for their King and Country in the Great War. 1914 – 1918. Erected by their fellow Citizens.

Vivit Post Funera Virtus.