What Benefits Will It Bring?
Where Will It Be Sited?
Who Will Want To See It?
School children from all over the British Isles and many people from overseas countries will visit it when learning about the Second World War. They will be joined by thousands of teachers, historians, students, sociologists, researchers and authors. Many tourists visiting Britain will be drawn to it, because not only will it be a major World War Two monument but also a work of art by the internationally renowned sculptor Maurice Blik.
As long as the wartime history of Britain is being taught in schools and universities and remains of interest to succeeding generations, people will visit this memorial to the great evacuation.
Today’s children and future generations will learn about and understand what the evacuation meant to their forefathers and mothers during such an important part of British history.
Ideally it should be located by a national landmark. We are still optimistic about a location close to St Pauls Cathedral which draws large numbers of visitors who are interested in all aspects of our nation’s people and history.
NB: Memorials are not intended to be commercially motivated and this one is no exception. However, it is a fact that wherever a ‘popular’ memorial is sited, it brings increased numbers of tourists to the area.
The Evacuees Reunion Association is proud to announce Maurice Blik ATC PPRBS FRSA as the artist chosen to create this memorial. His maquette (scale model) of the monument is shown here.
For the story of the development of the National Memorial project, please follow the site links.
The Evacuees Reunion Association. Registered Charity No. 1073507.
Tel: 01777 816166 Privicy Policy | Terms & Conditions