Bradford has officially unveiled the UK’s only Commonwealth War Memorial outside London in a moving ceremony at the War Memorial Gardens in the city centre. The monument honours the service and sacrifice of soldiers from Commonwealth nations who fought in World War I and World War II.
The memorial, a project by Bradford-based charity SHAPE-UK Ltd, was first proposed in 2021 following a review by Bradford Council of local statues and memorials. Wednesday’s unveiling was led by Lord Mayor of Bradford Councillor Bev Mullaney, with Lord Lieutenant of West Yorkshire Ed Anderson, Bishop of Bradford Toby Howarth, and local veterans also present. The tribute lists Commonwealth countries involved in the wars and includes symbols representing their diverse religious backgrounds.
A large crowd attended to pay respects, and families of Commonwealth veterans noted the memorial was “long overdue.” Among the attendees was a 102-year-old Pakistani war veteran who shared memories of his service and emphasized the deep historical contributions of Black and Asian soldiers.
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