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Kitchener Memorial, Orkney, Scotland
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Kitchener Memorial, Orkney, Scotland
On Marwick Head, five miles east of Dounby in Orkney, stands a crenallated tower built by public subscription to honour the memory of Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener (1850-1916) who was lost in June 1916, when the cruiser HMS Hampshire sank nearby. Off the 667 officers and men on board, only 12 survived. The memorial was dedicated in 1926. Date: circa 1927
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Cruiser Drowned Hampshire Herbert Honour Kitchener Lost Memory Orkney Sank Sinking Subscription 1927 Marwick
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In this evocative photograph, the Kitchener Memorial stands proudly on Marwick Head, a rugged clifftop overlooking the North Sea in Orkney, Scotland. The memorial, a crenellated tower, was built as a tribute to honor the memory of Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener (1850-1916), who tragically lost his life in June 1916, when the cruiser HMS Hampshire sank nearby. The tower was a testament to the public's enduring appreciation for the esteemed British statesman and military leader. The image captures the raw beauty of the Orkney landscape, with its craggy cliffs and vast expanse of water stretching out to the horizon. The memorial, with its imposing silhouette against the sky, appears as a sentinel guarding the coastline. The tower's crenellations, reminiscent of medieval fortifications, add an air of grandeur and solemnity to the scene. The construction of the Kitchener Memorial was a result of a public subscription, with funds raised from people across the country to honor the memory of the man who had served as Secretary of State for War and Secretary of State for the Colonies before becoming First Lord of the Admiralty in May 1911. The memorial was dedicated in 1926, a decade after the sinking of HMS Hampshire, which occurred during a mission to transport troops to Russia. Of the 667 officers and men on board, only 12 survived. This photograph, taken circa 1927, captures the essence of a poignant moment in history, as the people of Orkney and beyond paid tribute to a man who had dedicated his life to serving his country. The Kitchener Memorial remains a cherished landmark in Orkney, a reminder of a bygone era and a testament to the enduring power of public memory.
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