Plaque

Westminster in WW2

Erection date: 8/5/1995

Inscription

Westminster City Council
In recognition of Westminster's councillors and officers and the civil and emergency services for their actions during World War II (1939 - 1945)
This plaque was unveiled by the Lord Mayor of Westminster City Council, Councillor Angela Hooper CBE, for the 50th Anniversary of VE Day, 8th May 1995.

Site: Westminster in WW2 (1 memorial)

SW1, Victoria Street, 62, Westminster City Hall

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Westminster in WW2

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VE Day

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World War 2

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This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
Westminster in WW2

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Westminster City Council

The ancient parish of St Margaret's was divided into St Margaret's and St Joh...

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Councillor Angela Hooper

Served on Westminster council from 2002 until her death in 2010. She was Lord...

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