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Title: Rememberance Day service in Islington
Post by: Hasler on Monday 06 October 08 21:09 BST (UK)

Hello
Can any body tell me where there is a cenotaph in Islington, my Gt Grandad and his Brother both died in ww1
and came from this area, i have bought a wreath for them in memory and would like to take it to their home town

Many thanks
Hasler

Title: Re: Rememberance Day service in Islington
Post by: avm228 on Monday 06 October 08 21:19 BST (UK)

Hi,

There is a new war memorial at Islington Green, replacing a previous one which was there for a long time.  It is a modern design in granite based on the wreath shape.  Islington Green hosts a Remembrance Day ceremony every year.

I'm not sure where you're coming from, but the nearest Tube is Angel and the area is also served by buses 4, 19, 38, 56, 73, 341, 476 and probably others that I haven't thought of.

Anna :)

Title: Re: Rememberance Day service in Islington
Post by: Hasler on Monday 06 October 08 22:42 BST (UK)

thanks Anna

will i be able to take my wreath there ? I know the area and the place you are talking about, but i didnt't know they held a service there, any idea what time i should get there, that is so fitting as they lived just round the corner
from the green in Copenhagen St

thank you again

Hasler