Animals in War Memorial facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Animals in War Memorial |
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| Westminster City Council | |
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| For All the animals that served and died alongside British and allied forces in wars and campaigns throughout time | |
| Unveiled | 24 December 2004 |
| Location | 51°30′40″N 0°09′26″W / 51.51111°N 0.15722°W |
| Designed by | David Backhouse |
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They had no choice
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| Statistics source: http://www.animalsinwar.org.uk/ | |
The Animals in War Memorial is a special monument in Hyde Park, London. It remembers the many animals that helped and died alongside British and allied soldiers in wars throughout history. English sculptor David Backhouse designed this memorial. It was officially opened in November 2004 by Anne, Princess Royal.
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A Memorial for Animal Heroes
This memorial was inspired by a book called Animals in War by Jilly Cooper. People donated £1.4 million to build it. Jilly Cooper helped manage this fund.
What the Memorial Looks Like
The memorial has a curved wall made of Portland stone. It is about 16.8 meters long and 17.7 meters wide. This wall shows pictures of animals struggling. There are also two bronze mules carrying heavy loads, walking up steps. Beyond them, a bronze horse and a bronze dog look into the distance.
Where to Find It
You can find the memorial on Park Lane, near Upper Brook Street. It is on the eastern side of Hyde Park. Princess Anne officially opened it on November 24, 2004.
A Small Setback
In May 2013, the memorial was damaged. Someone spray-painted words on it. It was later cleaned and repaired.
Messages on the Memorial
The memorial has several important messages carved into its stone. These messages are all in capital letters. There are also smaller inscriptions that thank the people who created and funded the memorial.
Main Messages
- On the front, right side:
- Animals in War
- This monument is dedicated to all the animals
that served and died alongside British and allied forces
in wars and campaigns throughout time - They had no choice
- On the back, left side:
- Many
and various
animals were employed
to support British and Allied Forces
in wars and campaigns over the centuries
and as a result millions died · From the pigeon to the
elephant they all played a vital role in every region of the world
in the cause of human freedom · Their contribution must never be forgotten
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Gallery
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The western part of the memorial
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The eastern part of the memorial
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The northern part of the memorial
See also
In Spanish: Memorial Animales en la Guerra para niños
