Created by:
Sergei Shchebakov (Sculptor)
Briam Delaney (Designer)
Millais Wybrow Wood (Architect)
Train and Kemp (Engineer)
Gary Breeze (Letter cutter / Engraver)
Description:
Bronze structure comprising functioning bell held aloft by a bowed fugure. Bell and figure set on raised stone step. Bell structure stands at one end of paved area. At opposite end of paved area is a flat marble tablet. Gilt lettering. Foliated design around bell.
Inscription:
This memorial commemorates
the 27 million Soviet Citizens &
service men & women who died
for the allied victory in WWII
This memorial was raised
by public subscription in
Great Britain and Russia
We Shall Remember Them
Ceremony:
Unveiled
Date: 9 May 1999
Attended by: Rt Hon George Robertson MP and His Excellency Yuri Fokine
History:
1997: A competition is held in Russia for designs to be submitted for the memorial. 9 May 1997: Inaugural meeting to set up the Soviet Memorial Trust Fund, a fundraising body to seek donations in Britain and Russia. Five countries of the former Soviet Union were represented and the Mayors of Southwark, Lewisham and Lambeth.
Costs:
Site: Free
Memorial: £65,000
Comments: Funds were raised jointly by Britain and Russia through the Soviet Memorial Trust Fund. The land was given by Southwark Council.