Rifle Brigade War Memorial, War memorial at Grosvenor Gardens junction, London, England.
Description
The Rifle Brigade War Memorial is a monument made of Portland stone with three bronze figures at a prominent junction in Westminster. The central pylon is surrounded by soldier statues representing different eras of military service.
History
The memorial was unveiled in 1925 to honor soldiers from the Rifle Brigade who died in both world wars. It was positioned at this central London junction to make it a focal point for remembrance.
Culture
Sculptor John Tweed created the bronze figures with attention to how soldiers appeared and carried themselves across different eras. The statues show everyday details of military uniforms and equipment from their respective time periods.
Practical
The memorial sits near Victoria Station at the intersection of Grosvenor Gardens and Hobart Place. It is easily visible from the surrounding streets and can be viewed from multiple angles.
Did you know?
One of the bronze figures was modeled after Rifleman Ephraim Alfred Dudley, giving the monument a deeply personal connection. This detail reminds visitors that real people stood behind the casualty numbers recorded at the site.
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