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1. www.ydr.com › story › newsMemorial to the Four Chaplains will revitalize York's ...

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   Sep 30, 2024 · Plans for $1 million memorial to the heroic Four Chaplains at Memorial Park move forward. Mike Argento. York Daily Record. When the memorial to the Four Chaplains who gave their lives during World ...

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2. yorkmix.com › pictures-york-war-memorialPictures: York war memorial transformed by deep clean before ...

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   1 day ago · The 100-year-old North Eastern Railway war memorial in York has undergone a huge transformation. The memorial, located on Station Rise, bears the names of the 2,236 rail workers who died in both world wars. It has received a sensitive cleaning programme to remove years of pollution which had blackened the Portland Stone.

3. www.yorkpress.co.uk › news › 24312755To clean or not? Should we clean York's war memorial?

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   May 15, 2024 · John Shaw looks at why the North Eastern Railway War memorial at Station Rise should be cleaned. NEXT month, it will be 100 years since Lutyens’ War Memorial on Station Rise in York was unveiled ...

4. www.fortyork.ca › plan-your-visit › plan-your-visitPlan Your Visit - Fort York

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   If you have specific questions or concerns, please contact Fort York National Historic Site in advance of your visit at: 416-392-6907 or email Fort York at fortyork@toronto.ca. Each summer the fort comes alive with activity. There is something for everyone, from the enthusiastic history buff to a family on an afternoon outing. Fort York is a ...

5. www.yorkpress.co.uk › news › 24136819Are York's precious war memorials being damaged by cleaning?

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   Feb 24, 2024 · The North Eastern Railway War Memorial on Station Rise near the council’s offices – sometimes mistaken for the city’s war memorial – was unveiled on June 14 1924; the actual City War ...

6. www.toronto.ca › fort-york-national-historic-siteFort York National Historic Site – City of Toronto

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   Fort York National Historic Site. The original War of 1812 battle site that gave way to modern Toronto. Preserved as a 43-acre archeological park, Fort York is where British soldiers, First Nations warriors and Upper Canadian militiamen stood together against the United States and its mission to capture Toronto in the War of 1812.

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   Should the York City war memorial be a monument?

   • The York City War Memorial is a First World War memorial designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and located in York in the north of England. Proposals for commemorating York's war dead originated in 1919 but proved controversial. Initial discussions focused on whether a memorial should be a monument or should take on some utilitarian purpose.

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   How do I contact Fort York National Historic Site?

   • If you have specific questions or concerns, please contact Fort York National Historic Site in advance of your visit at: 416-392-6907 or email Fort York at fortyork@toronto.ca. Each summer the fort comes alive with activity. There is something for everyone, from the enthusiastic history buff to a family on an afternoon outing.

   Plan Your Visit - Fort York

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   Why should you visit Fort York?

   • Each summer the fort comes alive with activity. There is something for everyone, from the enthusiastic history buff to a family on an afternoon outing. Fort York is a great value for visitors looking to have a good time and learn something about Toronto's rich history.

   Plan Your Visit - Fort York

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   What happened at Fort York?

   • Preserved as a 43-acre archeological park, Fort York is where British soldiers, First Nations warriors and Upper Canadian militiamen stood together against the United States and its mission to capture Toronto in the War of 1812. The bloody Battle of York that ensued was a dark and dramatic moment in the history of the city.

   Fort York National Historic Site - City of Toronto

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   Do you wear a mask at Fort York Museum?

   • Museum visitors are treated with respect and understanding, regardless of their decision to wear a mask. Fort York is committed to providing access for visitors to as many areas of the site as possible. All walkways within the seven-acre walled site are asphalt surfaced and are accessible for visitors who use mobility aids.

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   Why was Fort York important in the war of 1812?

   • The original War of 1812 battle site that gave way to modern Toronto. Preserved as a 43-acre archeological park, Fort York is where British soldiers, First Nations warriors and Upper Canadian militiamen stood together against the United States and its mission to capture Toronto in the War of 1812.

   Fort York National Historic Site - City of Toronto

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8. www.parksandgardens.org › places › war-memorialWar Memorial Gardens, York - York - Parks & Gardens

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   This garden is in the centre of York, adjacent to the railway station. It features a substantial war memorial of Portland stone designed by Edwin Lutyens. Broad steps at the base provide a space for the laying of wreaths. The garden is mainly laid to lawn, with mature trees and wrought iron gates. Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts.