BRADFORD residents will have the chance to learn more about the Commonwealth War memorial due to be installed in the city later this year.
The tribute was first discussed in 2021 after a review by Bradford Council of its statues and memorials.
Since being approved, the project has continued to gain momentum.
The monument, made from Yorkshire stone, is to be placed next to the current cenotaph opposite the Alhambra Theatre
It will be the only Commonwealth War memorial outside London.
Bradford-based charity SHAPE-UK Ltd has been working on establishing the memorial, which will recognise the Commonwealth contribution in World War One, World War Two and other campaigns.
The charity said it believes about 29 per cent of people in the area have a Commonwealth heritage.
It said the only similar memorial in the UK is based in London, so the Bradford tribute was "quite significant".
An event will now be held at the Grange Interlink Centre on Summerville Road, Bradford, from 5.30pm on July 1.
The event will include more details about Bradford's Commonwealth War memorial project so far.
For more information about the event and to book a free place, visit https://shorturl.at/fVOSu
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