The Armenian genocide, occurring between 1915 and 1919, led to the destruction of the Armenian people and identity under the Ottoman Empire, with estimates of 800,000 to 1.2 million killed.
Despite the Turkish government's assertion that the deportation of Armenians was legitimate, the term genocide is accepted by 34 countries as well as significant scholarly consensus.
Ealing hosts the largest Armenian community in London, which explains the presence of the Eternal Flame memorial, dedicated to the Armenian genocide victims and unveiled in April 2023.
Varazdat Hambardzumyan, a leading stone carver from Armenia, crafted the Eternal Flame memorial from Armenian basalt, symbolizing resilience and hope, enhanced by its base plaque honoring the victims.
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