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    Memorial

    Earl Haig Memorial

    Source: Copyright Francis Mullan

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    Current Location

    opposite The Banqueting Hall, in the middle of Whitehall, St James's, City Of Westminster, Greater London, SW1 2ET, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TQ 30148 80026

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    Type of Memorial
    Sculptured / Cast figure
    WMR Reference Number
    18358
    Description
    Pedestal surmounted by Field Marshal Earl Haig in uniform sitting astride a horse.
    Inscription
    FIELD MARSHAL/ EARL HAIG/ COMMANDER IN CHIEF/ OF THE BRITISH ARMIES/ IN FRANCE
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    1
    Served
    1
    Maker(s)
    • Alfred Frank Hardiman RA, Sculptor

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    10 November 1937

    HRH THE DUKE OF GLOUCESTER

    Components

    Pedestal

    Height: 3.5 m


    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1066109

    Figure

    Height: 4.20 m

    Width: 3.80 m


    Made from: Bronze


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1066109

    • LONDON STATUES: A GUIDE TO LONDONS OUTDOOR STATUES AND SCULPTURE by BYRON, A 136 Source: Image Library NIWM Published:CONSTABLE 1981 LONDON
    • The National Archives http://yourarchives.nationalarchives.gov.uk/index.php?title=Hardiman%2C_Alfred_Frank_(1891-1949)%2C_sculptor
    DICTIONARY OF BRITISH ART VOLUME V BRITISH ARTISTS 1880-1940 by JOHNSON, J 228 Source: Image Library NIWM Published:ANTIQUE COLLECTORS CLUB 1994 WOODBRIDGE, SUFFOLK
  • Carter Postcard Collection
  • Local Publication/Booklet July 2014. p.14. 'English Heritage Members' Magazine. Photograph of Haig memorial being transported over Westminster Bridge in 1937.