Twelve Responses to Tragedy, Memorial sculpture in South Kensington, England
The memorial features twelve bronze busts of men, women, and children mounted on a stone column with a brick base in Yalta Memorial Garden.
The sculpture replaced an earlier memorial from 1982 that suffered repeated vandalism, leading to its current installation in 1986 by Angela Conner.
The memorial stands as a testament to individuals from Eastern Europe who faced persecution and death after being repatriated following World War II.
Located at the intersection of Cromwell Road and Thurloe Place, the memorial is accessible year-round and stands near the Victoria and Albert Museum.
The memorial came into existence through public initiative, starting with letters to newspapers and receiving support from various political figures and writers.
Location: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Inception: 1986
Creator: Angela Conner
GPS coordinates: 51.49565,-0.17239
Latest update: March 5, 2025 02:06
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