WWI memorial
St Silas is possibly the only church is Islington to have a WWI memorial in its grounds, and the memorial is unusual because it was erected in 1917, before the war had ended.
2014 sees the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War One.
OUR WWI MEMORIAL
Our WWI memorial stands in the garden at the eastern end of our church (in Penton St, London N1 9UL).
The garden is usually open during daylight hours.
The sculptor was Arthur Walker, who made the statue of Florence Nightingale, which now forms part of the memorial to the Crimean War in Wellington Place. He also undertook some minor works at the royal residence at Sandringham.
2014 sees the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War One.
OUR WWI MEMORIAL
Our WWI memorial stands in the garden at the eastern end of our church (in Penton St, London N1 9UL).
The garden is usually open during daylight hours.
The sculptor was Arthur Walker, who made the statue of Florence Nightingale, which now forms part of the memorial to the Crimean War in Wellington Place. He also undertook some minor works at the royal residence at Sandringham.
Eastern Side - 'Lest we forget'
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Western side 'The greater love of God and loving memory of our brothers who died for England home and duty in the Great War 1914'
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You will see that the memorial is in need of some cleaning and conservation. Funds permitting, we hope to undertake this work during 2014 or 2015.
If you would like to contribute, please send donations to : St Silas Church, Penton St, London N1 9UL.
Cheques should be made payable to 'St Silas, Pentonville PCC'
