Lions of the Great War
Monuments & Statues
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Attraction
About
The Lions of the Great War is a monument and green space in the town of Smethwick, Sandwell in England. The site is home to a 10-foot high bronze statue of a Sikh soldier was unveiled to commemorate 100 years since the end of the First World War. The site is also home to the Boulton and Watt governor and water fountain. It has a seating areas near both the statue and water feature. The space sited very close to Rolfe Street train station and parking is available on the High Street, various bus services pass by the site from Birmingham, Wolverhampton, West Bromwich and Dudley. The site is maintained by volunteers from Guru Nanak Gurdwara Smethwick.
At a glance
- Typical visit: about 30 minutes