War memorials across the borough will be restored as part work to mark the centenary of WWI.

Harrow Borough Council has announced 11 listed memorials will undergo restoration work costing more than £80,000 carried out by company Minerva Building Restoration.

The authority says half of that money will be spent on the Wealdstone Clock Tower which requires major restoration.

Memorials to be restored include Pinner War memorial and Harrow Weald War Memorial, marking the First World War and World War Two memorial at St. John’s Baptist Church.

Leader of the council David Perry said: “As leader of the council I was disappointed to see that some of the memorials across Harrow had fallen into a state of disrepair.

“The individuals who fought and died should be remembered proudly not only by their families, but by all residents of Harrow.

“One of my early pledges was to ensure these memorials were brought up to a standard befitting the respect those who have fallen deserve and this is what we have done.

“I am delighted to announce that 11 memorials, some of them listed buildings, will be receiving specialist restoration to ensure they will stand for another 100 years as a poignant reminder of the brave souls who made the ultimate sacrifice, particularly Harrow’s sole Victoria Cross winner Leefe Robinson.”