Introduction
This memorial garden is located within Morden Cemetery. The garden is dedicated to the people of Chelsea who lost their lives during World War 2 and are buried on the site.
Morden Cemetery opened in 1947 and is approximately 20 acres in size. It is multi-faith and multi-cultural, catering for Church of England, Roman Catholic, Muslim, Ahmadiyya Muslim, African Caribbean, Jewish, non conformist and humanist burials. The cemetery also contains the war graves of 287 Commonwealth service personnel from World War I and World War II.
Two stone tablets either side of a central tablet which has a Latin cross surmounting the Borough coat of arms of Chelsea, the dedication is across the whole width of the base of the memorial. The memorial is set into a brick wall.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
- Key Information
Type
Garden
Purpose
Commemorative
Principal Building
Religious Ritual And Funerary
Survival
Extant
Open to the public
Yes
Electoral Ward
Lower Morden