Mémorial de la paix sur le défilé de Fort William, honorant les morts de guerre locaux et symboliquement liés à Hiroshima par son message de paix mondiale et Re
2736 x 3648 px | 23,2 x 30,9 cm | 9,1 x 12,2 inches | 300dpi
Date de la prise de vue:
21 avril 2026
Lieu:
Peace Memorial, The Parade, Fort William, Scotland
Informations supplémentaires:
Located on The Parade in Fort William, the Peace Memorial—also known as the Peace Cairn—was unveiled on 23 March 1985 as a joint symbol of friendship between Fort William, Dudley, and Hiroshima. The structure incorporates the bellcote from the former Town Hall in Cameron Square, salvaged after the building was destroyed by fire in 1975, and stands on a plinth built from stone taken from the old fort. Its purpose is to commemorate peace, honour the international Peace Cairn placed on the summit of Ben Nevis, and reinforce the shared commitment of the three communities to global goodwill. The memorial carries several plaques. One is a dedicatory plaque from the youth of Hiroshima, dated 1 January 1968, expressing hope that the experience of 6 August 1945—the atomic bombing of Hiroshima—would strengthen the world’s pursuit of peace. Another plaque records the details of the 1985 inauguration ceremony, attended by representatives from Dudley, the Japanese Embassy, and local officials. The memorial also retains its historic bell, a remnant of the original Town Hall tower, reinforcing the theme of remembrance. This connection to Hiroshima is further deepened by the long-standing peace work of Bert Bissell and the creation of Peace Cairns in both Scotland and Japan.
