World War 1 Memorial, Manchester Piccadilly
World War 1 Memorial, Manchester Piccadilly
World War 1 Memorial, Manchester Piccadilly
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therichastill
Stevenage, UK3,225 contributions
Jul 2021
There is a memorial to the men who fought and died in World War 1 on Manchester Piccadilly railway station.
If you want to check it out you will need to have a ticket to travel as it is past the barrier. If you head for the travellator to the through platforms it is on your right side and has a large open area around it so you can see it quite easily.
There are a number of trains to Manchester Piccadilly so it is a very busy station but if you speak to staff they should be able to point you in the right direction to find it.
Worth locating to remember the sacrifice made by these young people.
If you want to check it out you will need to have a ticket to travel as it is past the barrier. If you head for the travellator to the through platforms it is on your right side and has a large open area around it so you can see it quite easily.
There are a number of trains to Manchester Piccadilly so it is a very busy station but if you speak to staff they should be able to point you in the right direction to find it.
Worth locating to remember the sacrifice made by these young people.
Written 17 August 2021
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Mike
Glossop, UK1,327 contributions
Sept 2020 • Solo
This is a replica polished granite memorial. The original was lost during rebuilding in the 1960’s and it was a nice touch to put it back a few years ago when the old records were found. You’ll need a ticket to look at it though as it’s on Platform 10.
Written 3 September 2020
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Victoria, Australia85,781 contributions
Apr 2023
I stopped to look at this memorial at the station, wondering if I should reach into my bag to take a photo, I found it unusual to have a war memorial in a rail station, but then... it also makes sense as this is where many men would have started their journey on the way to war...and once I started reading, it was to the railway men. As I was dragging my luggage I opted not to take a photo. Simply to stop to read it.
It records the names of 87 men of the London and North Western Railway who died serving on the British armed forces between 1914 and 1919 (from a total of 580 staff from the station who served).
It records the names of 87 men of the London and North Western Railway who died serving on the British armed forces between 1914 and 1919 (from a total of 580 staff from the station who served).
Written 10 May 2023
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IAN D
Wigan, UK25,865 contributions
Oct 2021 • Solo
This is a memorial to the station staff who died during World War one. It is on one of the platforms through the main concourse
Written 13 October 2021
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RazzyBthefirst
Macclesfield, UK1,502 contributions
Jan 2020
I'm ashamed to say I've never noticed this memorial in all the times I've taken trains to and from Manchester. This is where Tripadvisor works best, when you interrogate it for things to do as I did recently.
The memorial replaces a bronze plaque which disappeared 50 years ago during a station renovation and commemorates the 87 railwaymen who died serving in WW1. Unveiled by Michael Portillo who as we know loves the railways.
It's a fine looking marble tribute with the names on 3 sides. Look out for it between platforms 10 and 11, not 9 as it says above.
The memorial replaces a bronze plaque which disappeared 50 years ago during a station renovation and commemorates the 87 railwaymen who died serving in WW1. Unveiled by Michael Portillo who as we know loves the railways.
It's a fine looking marble tribute with the names on 3 sides. Look out for it between platforms 10 and 11, not 9 as it says above.
Written 20 January 2020
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malc1005
Kettering, UK5,537 contributions
Aug 2019
A lovely memorial to the people, who lost their lives in The Great War. Deep respect to all. Well worth a visit.
Written 14 August 2019
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