Manchester Cenotaph

Manchester Cenotaph

MonumentsOther M2 Areas
4.6(52 reviews)
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Manchester,M2 5PD,United Kingdom

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A war memorial honouring fallen soldiers, the Manchester Cenotaph stands near St Peter’s Square tram stop. The well-preserved monument provides a space for reflection, with visitors noting its accessibility compared to similar memorials. The surrounding area is neatly laid out, and occasional street musicians, including a violinist, add to the setting. It serves as a focal point for remembrance events, though its proximity to newer buildings means the space can be shaded. The cenotaph remains a respected tribute to those who served.

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4.6(8 reviews)
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Tom C.Local Guide
6 months ago

A place to pay respect and reflect. They will not be forgotten ❤️

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NeilBaileyF1Local Guide
1 year ago

Better than the one in London. You can get up close and it's not in the middle of the road. Really nice place to reflect and pay respect to our heroes.

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Terence WindsorLocal Guide
8 years ago

Well laid out area near the St Peter's Square Tram Stop. Only fault is that on the Remembrance Sunday Parade, you will be very cold, and in the shade, due to the new high building's now built in the surrounding area, meaning that no sunshine now hitting the assembled participants on the Parade even on a very sunny day. Remember that November can be a COLD month. On the original site for the Cenotaph, you could at least feel better when the sun did decide to shine.