In 1920 The Elms, a large house in the village on the corner of Salacre Lane which had been built around 1860, was bought by public subscription as a memorial to the men of Upton who gave their lives in the Great War.

Their names were engraved on a granite Celtic Cross placed in front of the house which was re-named Victory Hall. In 1947 a plinth was added bearing the names of those who fell in the second world war.

In the grounds behind the hall, there were tennis courts, bowling greens and a football pitch. Clubs were formed for each these sports, the tennis and bowls clubs are still going strong today.

In 1963 the building was sold and a new Victory Hall was built behind the original the War Memorial was moved to the lawn in front of the Library.

The old building was demolished and a block of shops was built on the site.

On Remembrance Sunday each year, the Upton Branch of the Royal British Legion, a contingent from the Royal Engineers, and other local organisations march from the village to the war memorial for the two minutes silence and the laying of wreaths.