Statue of the Viscount Slim

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Location: City of Westminster

Inception: 1993

Creator: Ivor Roberts-Jones, David Kindersley

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Made from material: bronze, Portland limestone

GPS coordinates: 51.50379,-0.12583

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:40