North Eastern Railways War Memorial

lovely setting

Located in the grounds of the memorial park, this must not be confused with the North Eastern Railways war memorial, as some other reviews have done. Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, who also designed t...

Poignant,hard to miss

The York City War Memorial is a rather poignant and fine memorial dedicated to the fallen of World War One ,the work of Sir Edwin Lutyens, the man who designed the Liverpool Cathedral that was never b...

Possibly not Lutyens’ finest work

This is a memorial dedicated to the fallen of World War One amongst the ranks of the workers of the LNER. It comprises a tall obelisk set on a bland stone bed with some urns either side. A large but f...

Near the station

Impressive war memorial opposite the Grand Hotel and close to the station. Best viewed from the castle walls.

Pay respects.

York City War Memorial is a really impressive war memorial to the brave soldiers,sailors and airman who sacrificed their lives in battle so that we could enjoy the freedoms we take for granted today. ...