War memorials

War memorials are a familiar and cherished part of Hillingdon and are a poignant reminder of all the local people who lost their lives in 2 world wars and other armed conflicts.

WW1 Book of Remembrance

Our  WW1 Book of Remembrance (PDF) [20MB] is a record of those who lost their lives during the First World War (1914 to 1918) and are commemorated in the borough of Hillingdon.

Physical copies are available to view in our libraries and include an insert ( Addendum October 2023 (PDF) [2MB]) of updated information. 


War memorial register

The below register lists (by ward) more than 70 war memorials recorded in Hillingdon.

Some are publicly accessible (for example, town centre cenotaphs or graveyard crosses), while others take the form of windows, wall tablets or other monuments in the borough's churches. 

Select a ward below to view a list of war memorials in that area, then select the relevant link to see details for a particular memorial. (Some links will take you to the Imperial War Museums website.)

Please note: War memorials are currently being checked and updated. If you have images or additional information relating to any of Hillingdon's war memorials, please email archives@hillingdon.gov.uk with details.

Page last updated: 12 Jan 2024