Local Heroes - Your streets were their streets

The names of 197 local men who lost their lives in World War I are
inscribed on the bells of the Memorial Community Church in Plaistow. They are our local heroes

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This map shows the all places around the world where the Local Heroes died.

Use our interactive maps to see where our local heroes were born, lived, died and are now laid to rest.

Find out all about our unique bells, the story behind them and what makes them so special.