Statue of Winston Churchill, Palace of Westminster facts for kids
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| Artist | Oscar Nemon |
| Year | 1969; unveiled 1970 |
| Type | Bronze |
| Location | Members' Lobby, Palace of Westminster, London |
The statue of Winston Churchill is a bronze statue of a famous British leader, Winston Churchill. You can find it in the Members' Lobby inside the Palace of Westminster in London. This building is where the UK government's House of Commons meets. The statue shows Churchill walking, with his hands on his hips.
The Winston Churchill Statue
This statue is made of Bronze. It was created by the artist Oscar Nemon. The statue was finished in 1969 and officially shown to the public in 1970.
Who Was Winston Churchill?
Winston Churchill was a very important British politician. He was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom twice. He led the country during World War II. He was also a talented writer.
About the Artist: Oscar Nemon
Oscar Nemon was a sculptor. He created many statues and busts. He met Winston Churchill in 1951 in Marrakech. Nemon made a terracotta bust of Churchill. Churchill's wife, Lady Clementine Churchill, loved it. She said it showed her husband just as she saw him.
In 1952, Queen Elizabeth II asked Nemon to make another bust of Churchill. This one was for Windsor Castle. Nemon also made a seated bronze statue of Churchill. This statue is in the Guildhall in the City of London. When it was shown in 1955, Churchill said it was a 'very good likeness'.
