Soviet World War II Memorial

The Soviet War Memorial in Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park stands as a striking bronze sculpture of a bowed figure holding a bell high above its head. This bell remains intentionally silent, serving as a permanent, voiceless tribute to the 27 million Soviet citizens and soldiers who lost their lives during the Second World War. The monument was unveiled in 1999 following a fundraising effort that spanned both Great Britain and Russia, marking a unique cross-border collaboration to honor the shared Allied victory.