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Monument to the Women of World War II

John W. Mills
Art Bronze Foundry (Chelsea)
2005

Description

Dark monument with bronze reliefs of servicewomen's clothing and protective costumes, appearing as if they have been hung up at the end of a working day.

Inscription(s)

THE WOMEN OF WORLD WAR II

This memorial was raised to
commemorate the vital work done by
over seven million women during
World War II

Funded by the charity Memorial to the Women of World War II
and supported by
national
heritage
memorial
fund

Unveiled by
Her Majesty The Queen
9th July 2005

Signature

art founders ltd - uk

Sculptor

John W. Mills (London 1933), English sculptor (Website – Wikipedia).

Sources & Information

Wikipedia, List of public art in the City of Westminster.
Bob Speel, London sculpture.
Andrew Kershman, London's Monuments (London: Metro Publ., 2013), p. 45.
Peter Matthews, London's Statues and Monuments (Botley: Shire, 2012), p. 23.

Locatie (N 51°30'12" - W 0°7'34") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

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