Statue of Henry Bartle Frere

The 3.4-meter-tall bronze sculpture stands on a granite base and portrays Henry Bartle Frere in formal attire with detailed facial features.

Thomas Brock created this Grade II listed monument in 1888 to honor Henry Bartle Frere's role as British colonial administrator in South Africa.

The statue represents British colonial expansion through public art, joining other monuments in Westminster that document 19th-century imperial administration.

The statue stands in Victoria Embankment Gardens near multiple public transportation options and remains accessible throughout regular park opening hours.

The sculpture combines classical and realistic elements in bronze, displaying the artistic techniques of the Victorian era in public monuments.

Location: City of Westminster

Inception: 1888

Creator: Thomas Brock

Height: 3.4 m

Made from material: bronze, granite

GPS coordinates: 51.50564,-0.12336

Latest update: March 9, 2025 01:05