Monument

Dulwich College WW1 memorial

Inscription

{Around the fourth plinth up:}
To the glory of God in honour of the men of this foundation who served in the Great War 1914-1919 and in solemn remembrance of those who died for liberty and justice.

On the south side of the monument is a simple crest with three roses and a chevron inverted with the Latin text "Detur Gloria Soli Deo" (Glory be to God alone). This is the Dulwich College coat of arms.

Site: Dulwich College WW1 memorial and Edward Alleyn (3 memorials)

SE21, College Road, Edward Alleyn House - garden

These memorials are in the garden in front of (to the south of) the almshouses.

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This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Dulwich College WW1 memorial

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World War 1

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This section lists the other memorials at the same location as the memorial on this page:
Dulwich College WW1 memorial

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Alleyn's gift

Alleyn's gift

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Edward Alleyn statue

Edward Alleyn statue

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