Coronation Gardens Memorial Tablet, Leyton, London, UK
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A granite tablet of remembrance set within a circular area of gardens, just west of the bandstand in Coronation Gardens, Leyton.
Waymark Code: WM13H1Q
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 12/14/2020
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This granite tablet bears a stone scroll and three other stone memorials have been affixed to the surface. It remembers local people who lost their lives in both world wars and in subsequent conflicts.
The main scroll has the following words: “In Grateful Remembrance of All Those People of Leyton Who Suffered in The World War 1939 - 1945”.
A secondary inscription reads “To the Memory of the Servicemen & Women of Leyton Who Sacrificed Their Lives in Two World Wars. 1914 - 1918 1939 - 1945.
A third inscription reads “In Memory of the fallen of Leyton 1945 to present day - Lest we Forget”.
The newest addition, at the highest point of the tablet records the names of Private William Jonas, Private George Scott and Company Sergeant Major Richard McFadden. These three were professional footballers with Leyton Orient Football Club (then called Clapton Orient) who gave their lives in World War I whilst serving with the Footballers Battalion of the Middlesex Regiment at the Battle of the Somme in 1916.
The Memorial does not currently benefit from listed building status. It is in good condition following restoration in 2003 and is situated in well-maintained surroundings within a circular garden and walkway.
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
World War I
World War II
In Honor Of: The People of Leyton
Marker Text:
Included in description.
Who Put it Here?: Waltham Forest Borough Council
Description of Memorial:
This memorial is in a popular public park, just off the main street of Leyton. It is well known locally and the annual Remembrance Service here in November each year is always very well attended.
Date of dedication: Not listed
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