Royal Fusiliers War Memorial, War memorial statue in Holborn, England
The Royal Fusiliers War Memorial is a bronze statue mounted on a stone pedestal, depicting a soldier in service dress holding a rifle with a fixed bayonet, placed on a traffic island at Holborn Bar in the City of London. The figure faces west toward Holborn, making it visible from all directions at the junction.
The memorial was erected in 1922 to honor the Royal Fusiliers who died in World War I. After World War II, new inscriptions were added to the pedestal to remember those who lost their lives in that later conflict.
The statue stands at one of the busiest junctions leading into the City of London, where thousands of people pass by every day without stopping. It marks an old boundary between the City and the rest of London, a distinction that still holds meaning for those who know the area.
The memorial stands on a traffic island surrounded by busy roads, so take care when crossing to get a closer look. Chancery Lane underground station is just a short walk away, making it easy to reach on foot from there.
The bronze figure was modeled after Sergeant Cox, a Royal Fusilier who survived the entire First World War. Identical copies of the statue can also be found in other British towns, including Oldham and the French village of Flers.
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