Memorial

The Polytechnic WW1 and WW2

Statue

Source: Karen Mitchell

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Current Location

The memorial is located on the central reservation, south of Duchess Street., Portland Place, West End, City Of Westminster, Greater London, W1B 1PW, England

OS Grid Reference

TQ 28846 81621

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Sculptured / Cast figure
WMR Reference Number: 59114
Description: Sculpture of Quintin Hogg 1845-1903, with inscription on eastern side of pedestal for the statue.
Inscription: South side: QUINTIN/ HOGG/ 1845-1903/ ERECTED/ BY THE MEMBERS/ OF THE/ POLYTECHNIC/ TO THE/ MEMORY/ OF THEIR/ FOUNDER West side: 1845-1918/ ALICE A HOGG/ WHOSE UNFAILING/ LOVE & DEVOTION/ CONTRIBUTED SO/ GREATLY TO THE/ SUCCESS OF THE/ POLYTECHNIC East side: 1914-19l8/ PRO PATRIA/ TO THE MEMBERS/ OF THE/ POLYTECHNIC/ WHO MADE THE/ SUPREME SACRIFICE/ 1939-1945

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)

War: Second World War (1939-1945)

History

Maker(s): Sir George James Frampton RA, Designer

Ceremonies

Unveiled

24 November 1906

Duke of Argyll

Conservation

Components

Sculpture

Made from: Bronze

Condition: Good

Historic England

Grade: II

List Entry: 1226993

Pedestal

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

Historic England

Grade: II

List Entry: 1226993

Further Information

Byron, Arthur. London Statues: a guide to London's outdoor statues and sculpture. Constable, 1981. p.142.