The Shrine of Remembrance. by blinkings
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The Shrine of Remembrance is Victoria's largest and most visited war memorial of National Significance. It is Melbourne's most recognized landmark. It was built in remembrance of those who served and those who died in the Great War of 1914-1918 and armed conflicts and peacekeeping duties since.
The Shrine of Remembrance was built between July 1928 and November 1934 in remembrance of the 114,000 men and women of Victoria who served and those who died in the Great War of 1914-1918 - 89,100 of them served overseas and 19,000 did not return.
The people of Victoria felt that their debt to these volunteers, who had defended them at such great costs to themselves and their families, should be recognized by a worthy permanent monument of remembrance.Although the country was faced with frightful unemployment and financial difficulty in the late 1920's and the 1930's, so great was the gratitude of the people that the huge amount required to build the Shrine was raised or promised within six months from the opening of the appeal in 1928.
Comments (12)
mistressotdark
wow
Faemike55
Very beautiful and touching shrine as well we should all remember who gave all that we may live in freedom
blinkings
Well said my friend.
durleybeachbum
If people choose to drown themselves who should stop them? The authorities will want to concrete the sea at your beach next.
jayfar
A sombre place.
alanwilliams
a noble building, i remember it well
bernieloehn
Very good capture! Very interesting as well!
kgb224
Superb captures my friend. God bless.
dochtersions
An impressing photo with a great POV, and Interesting info too, Andrew.
mtdana
Very moving account and interesting history!
dakotabluemoon
Very unique looking images here Andrew i like.
danapommet
A very powerful "Shrine of Remembrance" Andrew. I lost my best friend in Vietnam and still think about Jeff everyday! I like this POV!
debbielove
Commonwealth troops have always given hugely when the time came to step up to the plate.. Sometimes needlessly.. I know.. Brave, respected, even by their foes.. An impressive memorial mate....Respect due.. Rob