Remembrance and Peace: Leicester's War Memorials and History

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Explore the rich historical significance of war remembrance and peace-building in Leicester, featuring iconic memorials like the Arch of Remembrance and the 5th Northern General Military Hospital. Delve into the stories of sacrifice, honor, and resilience tied to World War I in this vibrant city.

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Its a long way to Tipperary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKiOpxKbESw

Remembrance Sunday The Sunday nearest 11th November World War 1 (The Great War) ended 11am on 11 November 1918

How should we remember war in Leicester? How should we build peace?

Leicesters first War Memorial Arch of Remembrance (Victoria Park) Edwin Lutyens Arch of Remembrance Memorial 12,000 Leicester and Leicestershire men died.

The 5th Northern General Military Hospital The 5th Northern General Military Hospital during the First World War during the First World War 95,000 wounded soldiers treated here in Leicester and other smaller hospitals in the county

Arch of Remembrance The arch was unveiled on 4 July 1925 by two Leicester widows in front of 30,000 people. Eight of Mrs Butler's sons served in the army during the war, of whom four were killed in action. Mrs Glover lost three sons, along with two nephews and two brothers-in-law.