Benson's First World War Memorial, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Bear and Ragged
N 52° 11.478 W 001° 42.434
30U E 588368 N 5783103
Quick Description: "Memorial stone laid by Sir Frank Benson" at Shakespeare Hotel.
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 7/27/2008 2:01:30 PM
Waymark Code: WM4A12
Published By: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
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Long Description:
"Memorial stone laid by Sir Frank Benson (Freeman of the Borough)...

In memory of the gallant men of Stratford on Avon who made the supreme sacrifice for King and Country in the Great War 1914-1918."

Slate memorial in the wall, to the left of the door of the Shakespeare Hotel.

Information about Frank Benson here:
www.britannica.com/shakespeare/article-9078650

Date the Monument or Memorial was built or dedicated: 03/12/1920

Private or Public Monument?: Private

Name of the Private Organization or Government Entity that built this Monument: Unknown

Geographic Region where the Monument is located: Europe

Physical Address of Monument:
Shakespeare Hotel
Chapel Street
Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire UK
CV37 6ER


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