Archive (Series) - War Memorials

Archive (collection) - Subject Files, Kew Historical Society, 1958-present

Provenance

Various Parties

Purpose/Function

Reference, Research, Information

Arrangement

Arranged by Secondary Values (value of records to users)

Content

Kew hosts many war memorials dedicated to different wars throughout the years. Most notable is the ‘Kew War Memorial’, sitting at the juncture of High Street and Cotham Road in Kew. Dedicated to those who fought in World War 1, many others have popped up in response to World War 2, as well as combat actions in Malaysia, Korea, and Vietnam. Many local schools also have dedicated honour rolls towards students who fought and died in these conflicts. The file includes: Multiple documents and works completed on war memorials in Kew, particularly the one at Kew Junction.

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