The Aberdare Cenotaph was built in 1922. It was erected to commemorate the local soldiers who lost their lives during World War I, and later, it was also dedicated to those who served in World War II. The cenotaph stands as a significant memorial in Aberdare, Wales, honoring the sacrifices made by the community.
There are many cenotaphs throughout the UK. The most famous one is in London in the street called Whitehall.
The original London Cenotaph was made of wood and plaster. It was errected for the day of celebration June 28 1919 and was meant to be temporary. The public turned the Cenotaph into much more than a focal point of celebration, it became a place of remembrance. Remember, the war had been over for less than a year and the great pain was still very strong. Some spent days in line so they could lay a wreath at the foot of the cenotaph. Captain Ormsby-Gore MP proposed, in the House of Commons, a more permanent structure be built. Sir Edwin Lutyens, the designer of the original structure was asked to make it permanent.The entire monument was built by Holland, Hannen and Cubitts Ltd for the cost of £7,325 (approx $11,500 US). Lutyens waived his fee for the design. The history of the Cenotaph and how it was built can be read by clicking on the link below.
In Auckland, New Zealand we have a dawn service. The service begins at 5.00 am and everyone marches up to the cenotaph. Speeches are read and sometimes an ode. Then the last post is played and the New Zealand flag is raised. Sometimes 21 guns are shot as a salute to all the soldiers. Then there is a minute of silence to remember the brave soldiers. After everyone places a flower or a wreath on the steps of the cenotaph.
The guns fell silent at 11am on the 11th November 1918. Britain comemorates this day every year with a ceremony at every village and town war memorial and at the National Cenotaph in Whitehall, London.
evacuees were sent away because if they lived in aberdare or swansea or a big city / town in wales / UK they would be sent away because of bombs dropping if they were baby's there mother would go away with them but if they was not a baby they would go alone ok ...x
The cenotaph was built in Whitehall, in London after WWI.
Aberdare RFC was created in 1890.
Aberdare Cisticola was created in 1930.
Aberdare RLFC was created in 1908-03.
The cenotaph is a tower and it is in London
Aberdare National Park was created in 1950.
Aberdare railway station was created in 1988.
Aberdare Athletic F.C. was created in 1893.
Aberdare High School's motto is 'Success. Yes we can.'.
Aberdare Boys' Grammar School ended in 1978.
Aberdare - UK Parliament constituency - was created in 1918.
Aberdare - UK Parliament constituency - ended in 1983.