The Memorial Gates

The Memorial Gates

The Memorial Gates
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The area

Neighborhood: Westminster
If you only had an afternoon to experience London on a grand scale, Westminster would be a wise place to start. The ornate Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey sit adjacent at a corner of Parliament Square, and a short stroll along The Mall leads to Buckingham Palace. Trafalgar Square and Nelson's Column are just up the road as well. As captivating as the architecture is, the wonders of Mother Nature are highlights of the area too. St James's Park (arguably London's loveliest), the expansive Green Park, and pedestrian friendly tree lined paths along the river showcase the exquisite manicure provided by English gardeners. Just beyond the landmarks and the gorgeous outdoor spaces, quiet residential squares and age old local pubs offer a more subdued take on this global seat of power in the heart of London.
How to get there
  • Hyde Park Corner • 7 min walk
  • Green Park • 7 min walk
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The_Loup_Garou
Phoenix, AZ164,987 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2019
An Impressive Memorial in Green Park
We visit Green Park on most of our trips to London, which occur about 2-4 times per year. After discovering the Memorial Gates, on a previous visit, we now make it a point to stop by, and to photograph the Memorial, on most visits. In September, we spent quite a bit of time, at the junction of Green and Hyde Parks, taking in the various statues and memorials, in that little corner of both parks.
We were heading toward St James Place, so stopped into the Memorial Gates, on our way through Green Park, on the path that parallels Piccadilly. The Memorial Gates are right there.
This is a quite impressive structure, with the gates, themselves as large columns, and then the little gazebo, next to them. In the Autumn light of mid-morning, they seemed even more impressive, and I spent about 30 mins, just studying them, from the Green Park side.
Written June 4, 2020
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Mikael F
Helsinki, Finland31,079 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022
This striking memorial, also known as the Commonwealth Memorial Gates, is a war memorial located at Hyde Park Corner. It was inaugurated in 2002 by Queen Elizabeth II.

It commemorates the armed forces of the British Empire from five regions of the Indian subcontinent (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka), as well as Africa and the Caribbean, who served for Britain in the First and Second World Wars.
Written July 7, 2022
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phat_dawg_21
Alpharetta, GA17,330 contributions
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Aug 2022
We walked in this direction after viewing The Changing of the Guards. The memorial honors the global service of the British Armed Services during the First and Second World Wars.

Behind it is the Wellington Arch and Hyde Park Corner which contains several military monuments.
Written October 11, 2022
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The_Loup_Garou
Phoenix, AZ164,987 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2018 • Couples
I had never noticed the Memorial Gates in London's Green Park, in all of my strolls through that very area. It just did not stand out, but on this Spring trip, the wreaths caught my attention. This was more than just an entrance to Green Park - well actually in a little section, where Green and Hyde Parks "overlap."

With my attention drawn, I spent time studying this memorial, to the 5M people, from the Indian Sub-Continent, Africa and the Caribbean, who died in WWI and WWII. The location is fitting, as it is nestled in among memorials to Bomber Command, soilders from New Zealand, and one for Australian soilders, plus the Artillery Brigade.

It seems so fitting, that it just blends in, but is a lovely tribute to so many, who gave their lives in the defense of freedom.

My wife and I spent a bit more time, than we had intended, just doing a study of this memorial - I suggest taking a pause, when in this small section of Green Park, and reflecting on the tribute this memorial pays.
Written August 20, 2018
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4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Solo
PROS
* Tall and symbolic
* Facing between Buckingham palace and Hyde Park

CONS
Their significance is not readily evident nor apparent

"I VISITED THIS PLACE"...
... when I bicycled pasat here on my way from Hyde Park past Buckingham Palace and the parliament to Horse Guards building

WAS IT WORTH THE COST?
it's free

WOULD "I VISIT THIS PLACE" AGAIN?
If I'm passing here, then yes

ADVICE
Be sure to take a look; one can miss that it's a memorial
Written January 28, 2024
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Nicholas H
London, UK20,294 contributions
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Mar 2020 • Solo
This is such a beautiful and emotional tribute to the millions of soldiers from the Commonwealth who served and those who gave their lives in WW1 and WW2. There are four elegant stone gate posts, with inscriptions of the names of the various Commonwealth countries. On the Northern side of the road, there’s a domed pavilion structure with inscribed panels giving the names of Commonwealth soldiers awarded the Victoria or George Cross. There were wreaths laid there when I visited, which made it even more poignant. Such a moving memorial.
Written March 15, 2020
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IAN D
Wigan, UK26,589 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2019 • Solo
The gates are on Constitution Hill and commemorates the armed forces of the British empire. These include Africa. Caribbean, and the five regions of the Indian subcontinent.
Written November 2, 2019
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Andrew
St. Albans, UK7,343 contributions
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Jul 2018 • Solo
It would be easy to walk past this memorial without realising that it is a war memorial – the main tell-tale sign is the number of poppy wreaths situated in the domed pavilion. Once you have stopped you soon become aware of names of various countries inscribed on the side of the pour pillars.

The Commonwealth Memorial Gates (c.2002) commemorates the five million men and women from the British Empire who served in our armed forces during the two world wars (of which almost 1.7 million died in service or of causes attributable to service).

The memorial consists of four stone gate posts / pillars, two each side of road, each topped by a bronze urn, and inscribed on their sides the names of countries from which people came.

On north side of road is a domed pavilion with the names of Victoria Cross and George Cross awardees inscribed within the domed roof. The pavilion is similar to the Chattri in Brighton (a memorial built to honour the Indian dead of the First World War)

Most people just walk past this on the way to Hyde Park (or Buckingham Palace if walking in the other direction) or are distracted by the Bomber Command Memorial situated near by- but it is worth stopping and seeing.
Written July 30, 2018
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MedEngland
England2,246 contributions
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May 2017 • Friends
Walking from Hyde Park Corner towards Buckingham Palace, these four columns with the fire bowls on top, do not have the same impact as the Wellington Arch. However, when you reach them there is an immediate impact as you realise what they are commemorating, particularly the tremendous contribution to the WW2 effort by the ethic countries of the Commonwealth.

Adjacent is a small Pavilion. Don't miss this - it lists the wartime winners of the Victoria and George Cross.
Written May 30, 2017
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Borzov
Rijeka, Croatia5,288 contributions
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Aug 2016 • Solo
The memorial was inaugurated in 2002 commemorating the soldiers of the British Empire coming from five regions of the Indian sub-continent, Africa and Caribbean. This is a simple but important monument for almost five million volunteers who served in both World Wars.
Written August 26, 2016
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