Statue of Henry Irving, London facts for kids
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The sculpture in 2012
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| Artist | Thomas Brock |
| Year | 1910 |
| Subject | Henry Irving |
| Location | London, United Kingdom |
| 51°30′35″N 0°07′42″W / 51.50968°N 0.12821°W | |
The statue of Henry Irving is located on the grounds of the National Portrait Gallery along Charing Cross Road in London, United Kingdom. It was erected on 12 May 1910 by English actors and actresses and others related to British theatre in a campaign organized by the Irving Memorial Committee. It was installed on land donated by the City of Westminster. The Irving Society hosts a wreath-laying ceremony at the statue on 6 February each year, commemorating the actor's birth. The bronze statue and Portland stone pedestal is by the sculptor Thomas Brock and is Grade II listed.
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