1. War Memorials Trust What are war memorials?

2. What are they remembering? Hoxton, London (WM5096) © War Memorials Trust, 2011 What are they doing? Who are they thinking about? How do you know?

3. Learning objectives Know that there are different types of war memorial in the UK Know when and why war memorials were created Know how war memorials have changed over time Niton, Isle of Wight (WM7) © Geoffrey Allan, 2011.

4. Learning outcomes Identify different types of war memorials and explain their designs Explain why war memorials were created Explain how the commemoration of conflict has changed over time Niton, Isle of Wight (WM7) © Geoffrey Allan, 2011.

5. War memorials Look at the picture you have. Note what you can about its structure, inscriptions and other features. What might these mean? Do you have any questions about the memorial? Scottish American war memorial, Edinburgh (WM646) © War Memorials Trust, 2009

6. War memorials 100,000 in UK commemorating different conflicts Created by local communities – no rules on design and appearance Focal point for remembering the fallen St Athan, South Glamorgan (WM1910) © St Athan Community Council, 2006