Cupids Bow

   The war memorial was constructed in memory of the allied soldiers who lost their life in first world war  (1914-1918). The memorial was completed in 1933 and handed over to  Madras Corporation in 1937. Before the construction of  this memorial this area was called  " Cupids Bow" upto end of  19th  century.  The high and mighty of British  society from white town Fort.St.  George  used to come  here for entertainment  and in search of their future partners. The  sandy stretch south of  Fort St.George  was due to accretion of sand because of construction of  Harbour  from 1881. Previously the sea used to lap the walls of  Fort. St.George.  The  governors band used to  play on holidays near Cupids Bow.

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