Nicholson War Memorial, Leek

The memorial (known locally by Leekensians as “The Monument” or “Sir Arthur’s Wristwatch”) was built by Sir Arthur Nicholson to commemorate the death of his son Basil Lee and the fallen from the First World War. It was unveiled in 1925 four years before Sir Arthur’s death in 1929. It now stands tribute to the fallen of Leek and the surrounding area from both World Wars.

The website has been created by the Friends of the Nicholson Memorial, a group created to champion the memorial and to help obtain Grade 1 listed building status. It has a site memorial guide and audio track.