Inscription
1914 - 1918
Infinitum Est
{Latin: It is infinite}
Most war memorials at churches make some reference to 'members of this parish who fell' or have a list of the dead, or those who served. But this one just gives the dates of the war - very minimal.
Site: War memorial St Mary Magdelene - Paddington (1 memorial)
W2, Rowington Close
This building is considered the masterpiece of George Edmund Street. Barbara Pym was a member of the congregation 1971–72.
The 1962 film The Boys shows this church surrounded by an area devastated by the war and 'slum clearance'. The magnificent Reel Streets has it covered.
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