Thursday, 18 June 2009

The Battle of Britain Monument


The Battle of Britain Monument in London is a sculpture on the Victoria Embankment overlooking the River Thames in central London, England which pays tribute to those who took part in the Battle of Britain during World War II. It was unveiled on 18 September 2005, the 65th anniversary of the Battle, by His Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cornwall in the presence of many of the surviving airmen known collectively as "The Few", following the Royal Air Force Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication on Battle of Britain Sunday. This service is an annual event, taking place annually since 1943; the first service took place in St Paul's Cathedral and since has taken place in Westminster Abbey.
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5 comments:

  1. KAOS18 June 2009 at 13:29

    Everytime I come here I realise that I ought to get out and see more of London. I work in Trafalgar Square but I more-or-less tootle between there and Ealing without any variation...

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  2. Unknown18 June 2009 at 15:38

    I like the new look of your blog. Very stylish:-)
    This is one monument I have missed in London, it's on my itenary for the next visit.

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  3. Trojan Gordon18 June 2009 at 15:43

    thanks for your visist and comments - London is a diverse city with loads to see and explore.

    I suggest you jump on one of those London your buses one sunday and be a tourist just for a day.

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  4. Trojan Gordon18 June 2009 at 16:34

    Thanks Chris, for your comments on the new look blog. I thought it needed a change.

    There are loads of monument dotted around the capital that i was completely unaware of. This blog is helping me rediscover my home city one picture at a time.

    thanks again Chris

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  5. Sally's World18 June 2009 at 16:47

    Hi trojan, the new lay out is fantastic,really colourful, love it. i am finally allowed to leave comments again, had a computer/blogger nightmare...

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