Animals in War Memorial, War memorial at Park Lane, London, United Kingdom.
Description
Animals in War Memorial is a monument on Park Lane in Westminster, London, consisting of bronze sculptures of horses, dogs, and mules set before a stone wall. The carved reliefs on the wall show scenes of animals deployed in military service.
History
The memorial was unveiled in 2004 to honor millions of animals that served in British military conflicts from World War I onward. The initiative to build it came from animal welfare groups and veterans who wanted to remember their forgotten companions.
Culture
The memorial carries two inscriptions highlighting the involuntary service of animals in conflict. Visitors often leave flowers or poppies at its base, especially around remembrance days in November.
Practical
The memorial sits beside Brook Gate at the northeastern edge of Hyde Park, close to Marble Arch. Information panels on site explain the military roles of different animal species in wars.
Did you know?
The bronze sculptures show the animals in motion, as if passing through a gap in the wall. This arrangement is meant to symbolize the transition from war to peace.
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