The author visited several CWGC cemeteries near Ypres, Belgium, designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, who became a principal architect for the Imperial War Graves Commission in 1917. The Hooge Crater cemetery, originally begun in 1917 with 76 graves, was significantly expanded post-war, containing 5,916 commemorated servicemen today, many of whom are unidentified. The cemetery features a symmetrical layout, with notable structures such as the Cross of Sacrifice and shelters. The design evokes the memories of the fierce battles fought in the area.

The memorial in Maidstone, Kent, designed by Lutyens, honours the 6,866 soldiers of the Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment who died in World War I. One of seven Lutyens cenotaphs in England, it mirrors the main Cenotaph in London but is scaled down. Commissioned shortly after Armistice Day 1918, the memorial is constructed from Portland stone and features minimalistic design elements. Unveiled on July 31, 1921

The war memorial at Somerset House in London honours 1,240 members of the Prince of Wales' Own Civil Service Rifles who died in World War I. Originally a unit of civil service reservists, the regiment served prominently on the Western Front from 1915. A committee led by Major W.H. Kirby raised funds for the memorial, ultimately selecting architect Edwin Lutyens to design it. The memorial, unveiled in 1924, features a tall Portland stone column and inscriptions honouring the fallen and their achievements. It was relocated and rededicated in 2002 after renovations to Somerset House.

The World War One memorial in Lower Swell, Gloucestershire, designed by Lutyens, features a flaming urn on a pedestal. Unveiled in 1921, it honours nine WWI and two WWII soldiers, with inscriptions detailing their sacrifices. Read more here:

This First World War memorial in Miserden, Gloucestershire, commissioned by local landowner Noel Wills, features a design by Sir Edwin Lutyens. Constructed of limestone, it stands seven metres tall with inscriptions honouring fallen soldiers from both World Wars. Believed to have been unveiled in 1920, it is located opposite St Andrew's church.

The Lutyens-designed World War One memorial in Norwich, unveiled in 1927, honours 3,544 local war dead. Initially located by the Guildhall, it was moved in 1938 to its current site overlooking the market square. Funded by public subscription led by Lord Mayor Charles Bignold, the memorial features a Stone of Remembrance and cenotaph with the city arms, and bronze flambeaux. A Roll of Honour listing all names was also created. The unveiling, attended by over 40,000 people, occurred on October 8, 1927, and it was rededicated on Armistice Day in 2011.

The memorial in Derby honours the Midland Railway Company's employees who died in World War One. Erected near Derby railway station, it features a ten-metre high cenotaph and bronze plaques listing the names of the 2,833 dead. Unveiled in December 1921, it reflects both the triumph and sorrow of the war.

The First World War memorial in York, designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, is located in the War Memorial Gardens on the banks of the River Ouse. Commissioned in 1919, the memorial faced delays and objec…