There are hundreds of names on the inscription, the main part of which
reads...
This memorial was unveiled by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother
on May 4th 1991.
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The Heroes with Grimy Faces
Winston Churchill
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Outside Wren House, at the top of Peter's Hill, and just a few steps away
from St. Paul's Cathedral is this memorial, which contains the names of the
1027 firemen and over 24 firewomen who died in the line of duty during the
war.
The Prime Minister of the time, Winston Churchill, coined the phrase,
"Heroes with grimy faces", referring to all firefighters. Indeed, the Cathedral
would not be here today were it not for them.
Photo: Light-Straw © September
2002
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The memorial was originally sited in Old Change Court, but is likely to
have been moved due to new development in the area.
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The Firefighters Memorial Charitable Trust was established in 1990.
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From January 2000 Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal became the
Patron.
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It is planned to elevate the memorial and add some 1192 additional names
of those firefighters lives lost in peacetime.
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A re-dedication ceremony is likely to take place in September 2003 to
coincide with the annual remembrance service.
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