1982 Liberation Memorial
| 1982 Liberation Memorial | |
|---|---|
Falkland War | |
| Unveiled | 14 June 1984 |
| Location | 51°41′29″S 57°52′02″W / 51.691395°S 57.867298°W |
| Designed by | Gerald Dixon, David Norris |
IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO LIBERATED US 14 JUNE 1982 | |
The 1982 Liberation Memorial is a
Sir Rex Hunt, on Liberation Day (14 June) 1984, the second anniversary of the end of the war.[1]
Design
The Memorial consists of an
service branches. Directly behind the Memorial is a relief
depicting famous moments during the war.
The Memorial was designed by Falklands-born architect Gerald Dixon. The bronze figure of Britannia was sculpted by David Norris[1] and the relief of moments in the war was sculpted by Faith Winter.
In 2015 a bust of Margaret Thatcher (who was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom at the time of the 1982 war) was erected next to the Liberation Memorial.[2]
Usage
Services are held at the Memorial each year on 14 June (Liberation Day)[3] and on Remembrance Sunday, the closest Sunday to 11 November (Armistice Day), with wreaths being laid at the foot of the Memorial.[4]
The Memorial has also been featured in
Falkland Islands government.[6]
See also
Wikimedia Commons has media related to 1982 Liberation Memorial, Stanley (Falkland Islands).
References
- ^ a b "1982 Liberation Memorial - Things to Do in the Falkland Islands". www.falklandislands.com. Retrieved 14 February 2018.
- ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 14 February 2018.
- ^ "Commemorations for 35th anniversary of Liberation Day held in Falklands". MercoPress. Retrieved 14 February 2018.
- ^ "Falklands Observance of Remembrance Day on Sunday 12 November". MercoPress. Retrieved 14 February 2018.
- ^ "Falklands' issues Crown coin on 35th anniversary of Liberation Day". MercoPress. Retrieved 14 February 2018.
- ^ "Falkland Collectibles - Falkland Conflict". www.falklandcollectibles.com. Retrieved 14 February 2018.