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Guards Memorial - St Jamess Park, London
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Guards Memorial - St Jamess Park, London
The Guards Memorial - St Jamess Park, London (as seen from Horseguards Parade) - unveiled by the Duke of Connaught on 16th October, 1926. An obelisk of Portland stone with a granite base. The five bronze figures represent the Grenadier, Coldstream, Scots, Irish and Welsh Guards and the Household Cavalry. The bronze used in the statues came from German guns captured by the Guards during action in World War One. Date: circa 1926
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Action Bronze Cavalry Coldstream Commemorating Commemorative Grenadier Guard Guards House Hold Inscription Regiments Scots Statues Wreaths 1926 Ww 1
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This evocative photograph captures the Guards Memorial in St. James's Park, London, as seen from Horseguards Parade. Unveiled by the Duke of Connaught on 16th October, 1926, the Guards Memorial is an obelisk of Portland stone with a granite base, standing as a tribute to the bravery and sacrifices of the British military regiments during World War One. The five bronze figures atop the memorial represent the Grenadier, Coldstream, Scots, Irish, and Welsh Guards, as well as the Household Cavalry. The bronze used in the statues holds historical significance, having been sourced from German guns captured by the Guards during the war. The inscription on the memorial reads, "In Gratitude and Remembrance of the Valour and Devotion of the Guards Regiments and the Household Cavalry in the Great War, 1914-1918." The memorial serves as a commemorative site where wreaths are often laid, honoring the first-class soldiers of these regiments. The scene is further enhanced by the floral arrangements and the regal atmosphere, making for a poignant and moving tribute to the heroes of the British military.
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