Bridge of Remembrance

Bridge of Remembrance is a beautiful stone bridge built from Tasmanian stone. The soaring memorial features a prominent central arch off set by two smaller arches on either side. Atop each of these smaller arches, is a lion carved by Frederick Gurnsey. Gurnsey was also responsible for the carving of the memorial’s other symbols, including the wreath and laurel leaves. Etched into the stone are the names of the different theatres of war New Zealanders fought in during the First World War. It is dedicated to those who died in World War I, and serves as a memorial for those who participated in two World Wars as well as subsequent conflicts in Borneo, Korea, Malaya, and Vietnam. (Christchurch, New Zealand)