Statue of the Viscount Slim, Military memorial in Whitehall, United Kingdom.
Description
The memorial features a bronze figure standing on a Portland limestone pedestal in front of the Ministry of Defence Main Building on Whitehall. It reaches approximately 3 meters in height and forms part of a group of military monuments along this significant street.
History
Field Marshal William Slim commanded the British Fourteenth Army during World War II and won crucial battles in Burma from 1943 to 1945. The memorial was created in 1993 to honor his legacy as one of Britain's most successful military commanders.
Culture
The inscriptions on the pedestal were designed by David Kindersley and show how artistic craftsmanship honors military leadership. Visitors can study the engraved details to understand how memorial art communicates the character of a historical figure.
Practical
The memorial is accessible year-round and located on a public street with wheelchair access available in this central area. You can visit and photograph it at any time, as it stands in an open public space near other similar monuments.
Did you know?
The sculptor Ivor Roberts-Jones had fought under Slim in Burma and used this personal connection when creating the work. His experience as a former soldier influenced how he shaped the figure and its presence on the street.
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