Statue of the Earl Kitchener, London facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener |
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The statue in 2015
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| Artist | John Tweed |
| Year | 1926 |
| Type | Bronze statue |
| Location | Horse Guards Parade, London, SW1 United Kingdom |
The statue of the Earl Kitchener is an outdoor bronze statue by John Tweed depicting Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener, installed in 1926 and located on the south side of Horse Guards Parade in London, United Kingdom. The sculpture stands on a Portland stone plinth. It contains the following inscription: KITCHENER/ 1850–1916/ ERECTED BY PARLIAMENT.
The statue was cast by A. B. Burton at his Thames Ditton Foundry.
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