‘The Women of World War II’ monument at Whitehall, London. Carry on down Whitehall and in the centre of the road is a large black-coloured bronze memorial with ‘The Women of World War II’ written on the side of it. Several helmets and uniforms have been sculpted as if hanging from pegs around the outside. You do not need to cross the road to see the memorial, only stand where it is safe to do so. This huge, bronze monument memorialises the women of World War II. It was unveiled in 2005 and the gold lettering on it is said to mimic the font of wartime ration books. Around the outside, you can see 17 different sculpted uniforms and helmets. These uniforms represent hundreds of vital jobs undertaken by over 7 million women during the Second World War. However, when the war ended and the men returned to their jobs, women were forced to quietly hang up their uniforms and resign; they were expected to return to their lives before the war, often in more domestic roles. Let the women of Britain come forward’ said Churchill. Over seven million women volunteered for the armed services and supporting roles in ammunitions factories, first aid and the Land Army, in the Second World War; 450,000 were conscripted into the armed forces. The cause of the women of World War II was championed by Baroness Boothroyd, who raised some of the £1 million on a celebrity episode of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. Other funds were raised by a charitable trust run by volunteers in York. The memorial replaced a statue of Sir Walter Raleigh, which was moved to Greenwich. The memorial was unveiled by the Queen in 2005, on the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II. Military helicopters flown by all- female crews flew past the memorial to mark the occasion. The London Evening Standard claimed that the swap was an example of New Labour rewriting history. The buccaneering explorer was banished because he was male, imperialist and had introduced tobacco to Britain. A statue to women was more politically correct. It's Architecture was done by Architect John W. Mills (b. 1933) trained at Hammersmith and the Royal College of Art before completing national Service. From an early stage he specialised in figurative sculpture in metal, and has been President of the Royal Society of British Sculptors in 1982 and 1997. His other commemorative work includes the D-Day coin for the Royal Mint, The William Blake memorial, as well as a number of religious works.

The Monument to the Women of World War II is a national war memorial located in Whitehall, close to the Cenotaph. It as conceived asa national monument to the work that women undertook during the Second World War. On the four sides of the monument, it depicts 17 individual sets of clothing and uniforms, symbolising the hundreds of different jobs women undertook as part of the war effort in World War II. The monument was unveiled in 2005, long after other major participants of WWII already had such monuments. A worthy tribute nevertheless.

Thought of my Nana working in the bomb/tank factories in WW2 when I saw this Statue. Lovely statue to recognise the women of the war

The idea for a memorial was raised with retired Major David McNally Robertson in 1997, who was informed that, while many countries had a national monument to the work that women undertook during the Second World War, the UK did not. Previous campaigns had only been limited to attempting to generate funds for a plaque in York Minster with Robertson, and former gunners Edna Storr and Mildred Veal leading the campaign. A fundraising trust was founded, with Baroness Boothroyd, Dame Vera Lynn and the Princess Royal joining.[1] Boothroyd became patron of the trust, with Dame Vera and the Princess Royal becoming vice–patrons. The remaining vice–patrons were John Grogan, MP for Selby; Hugh Bayley, the MP for City of York; Baroness Finlay of Llandaff and Robert Crawford. The National Heritage Memorial Fund gave £934,115 towards the cost of the memorial, while £800,000 was raised by Baroness Boothroyd who chose the fund as her selected charity when she appeared on the ITV game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? in 2002. The remaining funds were raised by the Memorial to the Women of World War II Fund, a charitable fund based in York.

Beautiful statue representing miseries of war regarding women who lost / sacrificed their loved ones, lives & suffered a lot.

World War II memorial for all those wonderful women who lost their lives. This artwork is monumental and somber. TOURIST TIP: right down on Downing Street. Important reminder of the horrors of war

War is never a good thing. But sometimes it’s inevitable. Most of the time when there is a monument built to commemorate the soldiers of a specific war, it’s usually the men who get recognized. But various countries around the world have monuments and statues commemorating the women involved as well. This memorial was raised to commemorate the vital work done by nearly seven million women in World War II. It was unveiled by Her Majesty the Queen on July 9 2005. If you’re in the area be sure to stop and take a look, a photo, and remember these brave women who gave it their all and fought for Queen and Country during WW2.

It's important to never overlook the contributions made by women throughout World War II. This monument helps highlight the sacrifices of women during a trying time in history.

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What a brilliant idea to have a statue in the middle of a street to help raise awareness.

The Monument to the Women of World War II is a British national war memorial situated on Whitehall in London, to the north of the Cenotaph. It was sculpted by John W. Mills, unveiled by Queen Elizabeth II and dedicated by Baroness Boothroyd in July 2005. Fundraising was conducted by a charitable trust set up for the purpose of establishing a memorial, with the National Heritage Memorial Fund donating towards the project. Baroness Boothroyd also raised money on the game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?. The initial design involved a female Air Raid Warden sheltering children; however, this was simplified until it became the final design. The bronze monument stands 22 feet (6.7 m) high, 16 feet (4.9 m) long and 6 feet (1.8 m) wide. The lettering on the sides replicates the typeface used on war time ration books. There are 17 individual sets of clothing and uniforms around the sides, symbolising the hundreds of different jobs women undertook in World War II and then gave back for the homecoming men at the end of the war. These outfits include uniforms as worn by the Women's Land Army, Women's Royal Naval Service, a nursing cape, a police overall and a welding mask.

The Monument to the Women of World War II is a British national war memorial. Sculpted by John W. Mills. Remembering the 7 million women who contributed to the war effort.

Should visit here when you want to visit Downing 10 street.

The Women of World War II

A monument dedicated to the women who played an essential role during the Second World War.

The impressive bronze monument was built to commemorate the works of the women during the World War II, who took on jobs considering too masculine and unsuitable for women / men’s job, thus enabling the continued functioning of UK economy during the war. It was unveiled by the late Queen Elizabeth II in 2005

This monument stands right in the middle of the road, its dark color making it hard to miss. If you take a closer look at the engravings, you'll notice the remarkable detail, especially in the clothing, even though the faces aren't expressive. This stone tablet is right in the middle of the road. It's so dark that it's hard not to notice it. Take a closer look at the carvings on the door. Even though there are no human expressions, the clothes are very detailed.

It's a memorial statue

Moving

Exceptional tribute to the women of World War II. The statue beautifully captures the resilience and strength of these unsung heroes. A powerful reminder of their crucial contributions. A must-visit monument that pays homage to the often overlooked role of women in history

This commemorates the sacrifices of women's in WW2. Have a look if you are on one of the tours buses or as you are walking by

(Translated by Google) World War II Women's Monument Located in Whitehall Street On July 9, 2005, Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the World War II Women's Monument in London. The work was built to commemorate the British women who were able to cope with it in so many circumstances. The embossed engraved with 17 different women's costumes, representing the different roles of women in wartime and their contributions in these positions. (Original) 二战妇女纪念碑   位于白厅街  2005年7月9日，英国女王伊丽莎白二世在伦敦为二战妇女纪念碑揭幕。该作品是为纪念那些在“如此多舛境遇中仍能从容应对”的英国妇女们而建的。该浮雕上刻有17套不同女士服饰，代表着在战时妇女们所担任的不同角色以及她们在这些岗位上所做的贡献。

(Translated by Google) Elżbieta II initiated the collection in 2005 to honor women who fought Nazi Germany and not only during World War II. Baroness Betty Boothroyd, she contributed significantly to the project. There are 17 types of uniforms placed on the monument, which the fighting women wore during the war. (Original) Elżbieta II zainicjowała w 2005 roku zbiórkę na uhonorowanie kobiet które w trakcie II wojny światowej walczyły z nazistowskimi Niemcami i nie tylko. Baronowa Betty Boothroyd, znacząco się dorzuciła do projektu. Na pomniku jest umiejscowionych 17 rodzajów mundurów, które walczące kobiety nosiły w trakcie wojny.

(Translated by Google) finally a memorial dedicated to women (Original) enfin un monument commémoratif dédié aux femmes

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To visit

(Translated by Google) The monument to the women of the Second World War was inaugurated in 2005 by Queen Elizabeth II. Its construction was made possible thanks to events of foundraising and private donations, including that of Baroness Betty Boothroyd who earned a substantial sum of money thanks to the quiz "Who wants to be a millionaire". It is 6.7 meters tall, 4.9 meters long and 1.8 meters tall. There are 17 dresses and uniforms of professions that women wore during the war. (Original) Il monumento alle donne della Seconda Guerra Mondiale fu inaugurato nel 2005 dalla regina Elisabetta II. La sua costruzione è stata resa possibile grazie ad eventi di foundraising e di donazioni private, tra cui quella della baronessa Betty Boothroyd che guadagnò una cospicua somma di denaro grazie al quiz "Chi vuol essere milionario". È alto 6,7 metri, lungo 4,9 metri e alto 1,8 metri. Vi sono 17 vestiti e uniformi di professioni che le donne hanno indossato durante la guerra.

This is not a review of the actual monument but of the ability to use Google to find out what it was. I was watching the resignation of the PM today on the news here in the US and I got a glimpse of a black monolith in the middle of Downing Street and had no idea what it was. I figured I'd google it. I started out with "what is the black structure in the middle of Downing St?" That gave me all kinds of choices including info on the door and tours of the inside of 10 Downing but no info on the monolithic structure. I continued trying changing words, being more detailed, less detailed and even changing my wording all together and still no answer. Finally I used a street view of Downing Street in google maps and got my answer. It turns out it's a beautiful monument to the women of WWII. Why was finding this info so difficult? It's a great tribute that should more easily accessible. The fact that it was so difficult had an air of misogyny. Monuments to men are very easy to look up. Now I'm not laying blame on google or the British Gov but please, this is a beautiful tribute to an overlooked group that made a huge difference in the war and should be celebrated with easier access. I am now looking forward to the next time I can visit London, which happens to be my favorite city in the world, so I can put a visit to this monument on my list of things to see. Thank you for your time.

An honourable monument to all the women that went to fight in the WW II ❤️‍🩹

An incredible monument that acknowledges the vital importance of women through war. This is a great attribution to Whitehall and compliments the environment well.

The Monument to the Women of World War II is a British national war memorial situated on Whitehall in London, to the north of the Cenotaph. It was sculpted by John W. Mills, unveiled by Queen Elizabeth II and dedicated by Baroness Boothroyd in July 2005. Fundraising was conducted by a charitable trust set up for the purpose of establishing a memorial, with the National Heritage Memorial Fund donating towards the project. Unveiled 9 July 2005 Design The initial design involved a female Air Raid Warden sheltering children; however, this was simplified until the final design was created.

Gorgeous memorial to the women who got us through the war

Imposing monument for the women that sacrifice in the world war II

The monument is very impressive, it’s massive, detailed and designed very thoughtfully. My favorite ww2 monument in London

(Translated by Google) For women fighting during World War II (Original) Dla kobiet walczących w czasie II w.ś.

The Monument to the Women of World War II is a British national war memorial situated on Whitehall in London, to the north of the Cenotaph. It was sculpted by John W. Mills, unveiled by Queen Elizabeth II and dedicated by Baroness Boothroyd in July 2005.

Lovely memorial

Commemorating the bravery and commitment of women in WWII.

A loverly statue thats a very fitting tribute to the women of the war

What a brilliant idea to have a statue in the middle of a street to help raise awareness. Was beautiful! Well done!

(Translated by Google) The World War II Women's Monument was created on the idea of ​​retired Major David McNally by setting up a fundraiser. Made by sculptor John Mills, officially inaugurated by Queen Elizabeth II in July 2005. It is located north of another monument - the Cenotaph, and both monuments are in the middle of the street. The easiest way to get there is from Westminster Underground Station, about a 5-minute walk away, and there are many other sights around, and you can walk past it. (Original) Паметникът на жените от Втората световна война е създаден по идея на пенсионирания майор Дейвид Макнали като се създава фонд за набиране на дарителски средства. Изработен от скулптора Джон Милс, официално открит от кралица Елизабет II през юли 2005 г. Намира се северно от друг паметник - Кенотаф, като и двата паметника са по средата на уличното платно. Най-лесно се стига от метростанция Уестминстър, на около 5 минути пеша, а наоколо има много други забележителности и разхождайки се, ще минете покрай него.

Memorable

I have worked with the royal British legion 35 years

Magnificant

(Translated by Google) Curious (Original) Curioso

(Translated by Google) A tribute to women and their courage during the Nazi madness! (Original) Un hommage aux femmes et leur courage pendant la folie Nazie !

Good

(Translated by Google) Recognition of Women who died, suffered and worked during World War II (Original) Reconocimiento a las Mujeres que fallecieron, sufrieron y trabajaron durante la II guerra mundial

Nice experience walking along the street and saw this momument

(Translated by Google) Monument Women of the 2nd World War (Original) Monumento as mulheres da 2a guerra mundial

(Translated by Google) A pleasant walk to the national gallery (Original) Un paseo agradable hacia la national gallery

Not much to see but if you walking past then stop for a selfie

I admire how British honor their dead ..

It's in the middle of the street. Nothing to read about. Just something to quickly look at and read flect about the sacrifices of the women in WWII.

(Translated by Google) Very strong monument (Original) Очень сильный памятник

(Translated by Google) Wonderful and wide (Original) روعه وواسع

Very cute.

(Translated by Google) Yes very good (for women's side, my mother my wife, granmother) (Original) Yes very good ( för women sida , min mother my wife, granmother)

(Translated by Google) superb monument to the glory of the women of the 2nd world war these women too often forgotten (Original) superbe monument à la gloire des femmes de la 2ème guerre mondiale ces femmes trop souvent oubliées

Important and impressive moneument

Fabulous monument located walking distance fron downing street.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful yard (Original) ساحه جميله

(Translated by Google) Thoughtful monument to women during World War II (Original) Tankevækkende monument til kvinderne under anden verdenskrig