Earl Haig Memorial

The Earl Haig Memorial is an equestrian bronze sculpture on Whitehall in Westminster, created by sculptor Alfred Frank Hardiman. The work shows a mounted figure in a formal pose positioned among the government buildings of central London.

Parliament commissioned the memorial in 1928, and its creation took eight years to complete. The process involved multiple revisions as designers worked to achieve a final form that satisfied public expectations.

The memorial serves as a gathering place where visitors and locals pause to reflect on wartime service and national sacrifice. It represents how Britain chooses to remember its military leaders and their place in the country's past.

The sculpture sits on Whitehall, a central location well-served by public transport and surrounded by pedestrian-friendly streets. It can be viewed at any time, though visiting outside busy hours allows for a better look at the work and the surrounding area.

The creation of this work sparked public debate about representing the Field Marshal's actual horse, specifically his famous animal named Poperinghe. These discussions led to several design iterations before a final version was accepted for installation.

Location: City of Westminster

Inception: 1936

Creator: Alfred Frank Hardiman

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

Made from material: bronze

GPS coordinates: 51.50428,-0.12624

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:45