Guards Memorial, War memorial at Horse Guards Road, United Kingdom
Description
The Guards Memorial is a war memorial in Westminster made of white Portland limestone with a tall obelisk at its center. Five life-size bronze figures stand on the eastern platform, each representing a different Guards Regiment in full uniform.
History
The memorial was unveiled in 1926 to honor Guards Division soldiers who died in World War I. The bronze sculptures were cast from captured German guns, transforming weapons of war into a monument of remembrance.
Culture
The five bronze figures represent actual soldiers who served in the different Guards Regiments and posed as models for the sculptor. Walking around the memorial, visitors see names and ranks inscribed that connect this place to real people rather than abstract loss.
Practical
The memorial is located on Horse Guards Road in Westminster and is open to visitors without requiring special permission. The site features level ground access, making it easy for people of all mobility levels to view the sculptures from different angles.
Did you know?
The bronze sculptures were cast from German guns captured during World War I, transforming weapons into a memorial. Few visitors notice this detail, but it adds a powerful layer of meaning to the statues they see.
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