War Memorial

The War Memorial commemorates those who served in the 1914-1918 War. It is made of granite and features lead lettering. The memorial consists of a shafted cross, which is octagonal in shape, adorned with a wreath, and is set on an octagonal plinth and base. The plinth displays the names of the 'Stepney Boys who laid down their lives during the Great War', listing approximately thirty names.

This memorial is located on the crescent green at the Stepney Home, which was established in 1901 by the Stepney Board of Guardians to accommodate 200 boys and girls. In 1930, the home was taken over by the London County Council. It exemplifies the cottage-home system, where workhouse children were relocated to rural developments and enrolled in local schools. Many cottage-home villages were constructed in the early 20th century, often influenced by the Arts and Crafts style. Stepney's cottage-home development, like those in Salford and Hackney, featured curving rows of homes surrounding a green. A notable aspect of Stepney was its distinctive Arts and Crafts style water tower, which was converted in the early 21st century, along with the former principal's house located across from the memorial; the cottages have since been demolished.

The memorial is recognized as a complete, attractive, and clear World War I tribute that contributes historical significance to the circa 1901 Stepney cottage-home development.