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The Guards Memorial - Horse Guards Parade, London
The Guards Memorial - Horse Guards Parade, London - unveiled on 16th October 1926 - Architect - H. Chalton Bradshaw. Date: circa 1928
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Architect Bradshaw Guards Parade Sep18 Unveiled 1926
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The Guards Memorial at Horse Guards Parade in London stands as a poignant tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the British Army's regiments of Foot Guards. Unveiled on 16th October 1926, the memorial was designed by the renowned architect H. Chalton Bradshaw and is a significant landmark in St. James's Park. The memorial takes the form of a bronze statue of a St. George-like figure on horseback, with the inscription "The Guards' Memorial 1914-1918" inscribed on the base. The statue is flanked by four smaller figures representing the four Foot Guards regiments: the Grenadier Guards, Coldstream Guards, Scots Guards, and Irish Guards. The memorial was erected to commemorate the sacrifices made by the Foot Guards during the First World War, with over 13,000 men from the regiments losing their lives in the conflict. The memorial was funded through public subscription and was a testament to the enduring respect and gratitude of the British people for the service and bravery of the Foot Guards. The memorial is situated in Horse Guards Parade, a historic site in the heart of London, where the British monarch traditionally receives the salute from the Trooping the Colour parade. The memorial provides a fitting backdrop to this grand military tradition and serves as a reminder of the important role the Foot Guards have played in British military history. The photograph, taken circa 1928, captures the memorial in its early years, with the statue still gleaming and the surrounding parkland in full bloom. The image offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to the 1920s and the aftermath of the First World War, a time of reflection and remembrance for the British people.
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