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Hi All,
Near where I was born in the UK is a village called Meriden. on the green there is The National Cyclist's War Memorial. I've known it all my life, but it suddenly occurred to me that I'd not seen it here. So, for you delectation:
Photo Credits: Rachael Marsay
Meriden is the geographic cetre of England (more or less), so a goos place for a National Memorial, originally built to remember those cyclists who died in World War One.
The memorial was unveiled by the then Lord Chancellor, Lord Birkenhead, on 21st May 1921 and the inauguration attended by over 20,000 people. Since then there has been a service of remembrance held in May every year when a few hundred cyclists make their way to Warwickshire to pay their respects.
This year it will be on 21st May
.
www.cyclinguk.org
Although the Army Cycle Corps employed cyclists as scouts and messengers, the 32-ton, Cornish granite obelisk honours all cyclists who died in the Great War. In 1963 a bronze plaque was added to commemorate cyclists who died in World War Two.
Purchased with donations from cyclists all over the country, including one from Edward VIII (then Prince of Wales) who auctioned his own bike to raise money, the Cornish granite obelisk was placed in Meriden to give the nation’s bike riders an equal opportunity to visit. It was awarded Grade II Listed status in 2001.
Information from here:
en.wikipedia.org
www.ourwarwickshire.org.uk
Best Regards,
Adrian
Near where I was born in the UK is a village called Meriden. on the green there is The National Cyclist's War Memorial. I've known it all my life, but it suddenly occurred to me that I'd not seen it here. So, for you delectation:
Photo Credits: Rachael Marsay
Meriden is the geographic cetre of England (more or less), so a goos place for a National Memorial, originally built to remember those cyclists who died in World War One.
The memorial was unveiled by the then Lord Chancellor, Lord Birkenhead, on 21st May 1921 and the inauguration attended by over 20,000 people. Since then there has been a service of remembrance held in May every year when a few hundred cyclists make their way to Warwickshire to pay their respects.
This year it will be on 21st May
.
Annual Meriden Cyclists' Memorial Service 2023 | Cycling UK
www.cyclinguk.org
Although the Army Cycle Corps employed cyclists as scouts and messengers, the 32-ton, Cornish granite obelisk honours all cyclists who died in the Great War. In 1963 a bronze plaque was added to commemorate cyclists who died in World War Two.
Purchased with donations from cyclists all over the country, including one from Edward VIII (then Prince of Wales) who auctioned his own bike to raise money, the Cornish granite obelisk was placed in Meriden to give the nation’s bike riders an equal opportunity to visit. It was awarded Grade II Listed status in 2001.
Information from here:
Cyclists War Memorial - Wikipedia
Meriden's Cycling Memorial
While most people know that Meriden has a long-standing claim to be at the very heart of England, perhaps fewer are aware it is also home to the National Cyclists’ ...
Best Regards,
Adrian
