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Portsmouth War Memorial

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memorial of unusual dignity and power". It praises Jagger's sculptural work, describing it as "accomplished and animated sculpture" and noting the realism for which Jagger was famed and his "ability to evoke the physical reality of war", and notes its group value with other historic buildings in the area, including the Guildhall, the
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in 1972 and upgraded to grade II* in 2016 to mark the centenary of the Battle of Jutland. Listed building status offers statutory protection from demolition or modification; grade II* is reserved for "particularly important buildings of more than special interest" and is applied to about 5.5 per cent
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on a base of three steps. On its sides are shallow relief carvings of wartime scenes. The front relief is of two warships engaged in battle at sea and the rear shows multiple warships engaging a submarine. On the left-hand side (when viewed from the front) is a naval gun crew loading a shell, and on
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In the 1970s, Guildhall Square was redeveloped and the war memorial was reduced in size slightly from an oval shape to a round one and some elements were rearranged to fit. As part of the redevelopment, a wall was created to the east of the memorial. A separate cenotaph-style monument to the Second
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described the memorial as "an eloquent tribute to the servicemen and women of Portsmouth, and the sacrifices they made during the First World War" and praises its "distinguished design" and architectural interest in bringing together multiple "high-quality elements in a harmonious whole, creating a
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in early 1919. Gibson and Gordon produced a design involving several sculptural elements, for which they engaged Jagger. The contract for the construction work was won by a local firm, but the quote of just under £20,000 (approximately equivalent to £1,137,000 in 2023) exceeded the available
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in 1921, leading to commissions for war memorials across England and several battlefield memorials abroad. Although memorialisation of the First World War was largely the preserve of architects, Jagger enjoyed more success as a designer of war memorials than any other British sculptor, receiving
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Other plaques on the memorial commemorate its unveiling and denote that it was paid for by public subscription. A stone plinth was added in 2003, with the dedication: "TO HONOUR ALL THOSE WHO DIED SERVING THEIR COUNTRY IN TIMES OF PEACE OR CONFLICT. 'WE WILL
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budget and the architects were instructed to scale back their design. As a result, they removed several design elements, including an arch linking the memorial to the railway station, several statues, a fountain, and metalwork. The final cost was £15,808.
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World War casualties was added to the site, in front of the wall, in 2005. The rectangular cenotaph features carvings of the badges of the armed forces and on the front, near the top, is the city's coat of arms. It was unveiled by
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piers, each containing a recess with a seat supporting a bronze-coloured urn. Above the recesses is a relief carving of a trophy and a shield with a cluster of weapons behind, decorated to the front and sides with oak, laurel, and
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The foundation stone of the memorial was laid on 25 May 1921, and the memorial was unveiled on 19 October 1921, before it was fully completed. A crowd of 30,000 people attended the ceremony, which was presided over by
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This memorial was erected by the people of Portsmouth in proud and loving memory of those who in the glorious morning of their days for England's sake lost all but England's praise. May light perpetual shine upon
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In the 21st century, Portsmouth continues to be dominated by the Royal Navy and the dockyard, although downsized, still plays a vital part in city life. The memorial remains the focal point for the annual
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The Second World War memorial, unveiled in 2005 on a site adjacent to the First World War memorial. The wall behind dates from a redevelopment in the 1970s and the names were added in the 21st century.
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and its unprecedented casualties, thousands of war memorials were built across Britain; nearly every town and city erected some sort of memorial. Portsmouth was and remains a port city and home to
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Discussions about commemorating Portsmouth's dead began almost immediately after the end of the war. The mayor, John Timpson, launched an appeal with a letter to the local newspaper, the
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Portsmouth was also a significant garrison town, with soldiers stationed there for the defence of the south coast and others en route to other points in the British Empire. In 1914, the
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in 2005. A wall containing 610 names was added in 2012 after a local fundraising campaign. The final names were added in 2013 after Portsmouth City Council provided a grant of £27,000.
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Guildhall Square was redeveloped in the 1970s and the memorial was adjusted slightly and another wall was created adjacent to the site. The names of casualties from the
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which terminate in stone pedestals. Mounted on these are two sculptures, flanking the entrance to the memorial. The sculpture on the south side is a sailor with a
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in 1916, the largest naval engagement of the conflict. Six Portsmouth-based ships were sunk at Jutland, with the loss of 4,000 lives, many of them local men.
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for gallantry. After the war, he largely established his artistic reputation with his designs for war memorials. His first memorial commission was the
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The committee put the contract to design the memorial to a competition. Fifty designs were submitted and that of the London architectural firm of
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lead away back into Guildhall Square, terminating in sculptures by Jagger of a life-size soldier and sailor with machine guns. In the centre is a
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in May 1922. It was demolished, along with the hospital itself, and the area redeveloped in the late 20th century.
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and a monument to that conflict were added in the 21st century. The First World War memorial is a grade II*
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The two gunners, one from the army (left) and one from the navy (right), at the entrance to the memorial
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services in the city, which are well attended, including by representatives of the armed forces.
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One of the relief carvings on the cenotaph, this one depicting a group of marching soldiers
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surmounted with an urn and decorated on the sides with relief carvings of wartime scenes.
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sent to France. Portsmouth additionally maintained a significant part-time volunteer
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the right is a group of marching soldiers. Above the reliefs is a large Greek-style
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In the centre of the screen wall is a metal plaque, which bears the dedication:
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and the call for volunteers, the town and surrounding area raised a further two
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several high-profile commissions. After Portsmouth, he went on to design the
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The Glorious Dead: Figurative Sculpture of British First World War Memorials
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was barracked in Portsmouth and, at the outbreak of war, formed part of the
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A Century of Remembrance: One Hundred Outstanding British War Memorials
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in August 1914. One of the largest groups of casualties came from the
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Funds raised by the war memorial committee were also donated to the
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unveiled the memorial on 19 October 1921, before its completion.
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The first local casualties of the war came from the sinking of
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For servicemen from Portsmouth killed in the First World War
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The wall plaque bearing the main dedication of the memorial
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50°47′53.2″N 01°05′33.1″W / 50.798111°N 1.092528°W / 50.798111; -1.092528
Portsmouth
Hampshire
James Gibson
Charles Sargeant Jagger
Listed Building
1104318
First World War memorial
Portsmouth
Hampshire
Town Hall
James Gibson
Charles Sargeant Jagger
exedra
Victoria Park
balustrades
cenotaph
Prince Arthur
Second World War
listed building
First World War
a major naval base
Royal Navy
British Army
Anglo-German naval arms race
HMS Amphion
Britain's entry into the war
Battle of Jutland
9th Infantry Brigade

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