Soviet Citizens War Memorial Bell - Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park, London, UK - Bells on Waymarking.com

The memorial is listed on the Imperial War Museum memorials database as record 18001 from whence the following was extracted. The bell is functional and is located just above head height:

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.

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