Village Green receives permanent protection in honour of those who died in the Great War

A CEREMONY to celebrate its new Centenary Field in Trust status was held on Harmondsworth Village Green last week. 

A plinth was unveiled by the Mayor, Cllr John Morgan, and the council leader, Cllr Ray Puddifoot. 

The dedication means the green space will be protected for future generations in memory of those from the village who fought and lost their lives in World War One.

The village’s war memorial is adjacent to the green in St Mary’s Church. 

The borough first applied in 2014 to take part in the Centenary Fields in Trust programme, led by the Royal British Legion and the national charity Fields in Trust, to commemorate 100 years since the start of World War One. 

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Cllr Puddifoot said: “In Hillingdon we have many war memorials, parks and green spaces with a connection to World War One.

“Most were established by communities immediately after the war in memory of their men who had given their lives.

“In the villages of Harmondsworth and nearby Sipson, 105 men died and we are proud to honour all those who made that ultimate sacrifice.”

Hillingdon became the first borough in London to dedicate a green space as a Centenary Field when Harefield Village Green received its designation in November 2014.