UK - Harrogate - War memorial detail

Detail of a side relief of the war memorial in Prospect Square, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England. Looking in detail at the cenotaph we see the sword of sacrifice with a wreath and a dove of peace. This huge Cenotaph is situated in the centre of Harrogate, near St. Peter's Church. Listed are the names of those who perished in WWI and WWII. The front brass plaque is made up of 3 panels, each consisting of 3 columns, with the names of 641 people who perished in WWI, the list continuing on the rear plaque. The rear plaque is in the same format as the front, with the remaining 238 names from WWI. Also included on the lower half are the names of 314 people who died in WWII. Designed by architects Prestwich & Sons, the two relief panels sculpted by Gilbert Ledward.

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Detail of a side relief of the war memorial in Prospect Square, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England. Looking in detail at the cenotaph we see the sword of sacrifice with a wreath and a dove of peace. This huge Cenotaph is situated in the centre of Harrogate, near St. Peter's Church. Listed are the names of those who perished in WWI and WWII. The front brass plaque is made up of 3 panels, each consisting of 3 columns, with the names of 641 people who perished in WWI, the list continuing on the rear plaque. The rear plaque is in the same format as the front, with the remaining 238 names from WWI. Also included on the lower half are the names of 314 people who died in WWII. Designed by architects Prestwich & Sons, the two relief panels sculpted by Gilbert Ledward.