Is it merely a coincidence that the Harlington War Memorial stands at a crossroads? Perhaps. But as we stand here, facing this somber monument, it feels symbolic. Symbolic of the crossroads of life and death that confronted those whose names are etched in stone. The Harlington War Memorial serves as a solemn testament to the profound sacrifices made by the men of this parish during the cataclysmic conflicts of the 20th century. It’s a Celtic cross, a timeless design that speaks of sacrifice and remembrance. You’ll see the names of 75 men who perished in the Great War, their lives cut tragically short in the trenches and battlefields of a world at war. Look closely, and you’ll notice the names of 44 more individuals from the Second World War, another generation scarred by conflict. And there, almost easy to miss, is a solitary name commemorating a soldier lost in the Korean War. They came from all walks of life, these men of Harlington. Farmers, laborers, shopkeepers, united in life and now in death. This memorial, a place of quiet reflection, reminds us of the human cost of conflict, a cost that continues to resonate through generations.
Southfields Methodist Church
Curiosity stirred within the heart of Southfields as a new chapter began. Southfields Methodist Church held its first public service