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About this place
Dulwich (St Peter's) War Memorial is a small First World War memorial beside St Peter's Church in East Dulwich, in the London Borough of Southwark. Historic England added it to the National Heritage List at Grade II on 7 November 2017.
What does the memorial look like?
It is a short, rectangular pillar of pale stone on a base with two steps. Do not expect sculpture or a grand silhouette. The design is modest, in keeping with many local memorials raised just after the war. The front carries a plaque dedicated to comrades who died in the conflict, and a second plaque on the right-hand side refers to the Dulwich Volunteer Battalion and the years 1914 to 1919.
Who designed it, and when was it built?
The designer was Lieutenant George Sutton, the engineer officer of the Dulwich Volunteer Battalion, a local volunteer unit. The memorial went up around 1919 to 1920. That makes it a memorial made by people tied to the unit rather than the work of a famous architect, which gives it much of its local character.
Why is it listed?
Historic England protected the memorial in 2017, as part of a wider effort to list First World War memorials during the centenary years. Another Dulwich memorial, the one at St Stephen's, was listed separately, so do not confuse the two. It is also a different monument from the memorial at Dulwich College.
How has it changed over time?
According to the list entry, the memorial was restored twice in the 2000s. A flagpole that once stood with it was removed in 2016.
Is it worth a visit?
Treat it as a stop on a walk through East Dulwich rather than a destination of its own. A visit takes a few minutes: you can look at the plaques, read the inscriptions and pick up a piece of local history. If you are interested in London's war memorials, several other listed examples lie nearby.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an entry fee?
No. The memorial stands outdoors beside the church and can be viewed at any time.
What protection does it have?
It is a Grade II listed structure on the National Heritage List for England, listed on 7 November 2017.
Who designed it?
Lieutenant George Sutton, engineer officer of the Dulwich Volunteer Battalion.
What do the plaques say?
The front plaque is dedicated to fallen comrades. The side plaque commemorates the Dulwich Volunteer Battalion, 1914 to 1919.
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