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The Spirit of Brotherhood

Bernard Meadows (1915–2005)

Great Russell Street, Camden

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The sculpture represents the spirit of trade unionism with the strong helping the weak. There are two semi-clad male figures, one standing over the other. One figure is sitting helpless on the ground while the other is stretching out to help him.
Title

The Spirit of Brotherhood

Date

1958

Medium

bronze

Accession number

NW1_CRH_S071

Acquisition method

commissioned by the TUC

Work type

Statue

Owner

TUC

Custodian

TUC

Work status

extant

Listing status

Grade II* (England and Wales)

Unveiling date

27th March 1958

Listing date

29/03/88

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Located at

Great Russell Street, Camden

WC1B 3LS

Located on a plinth above the entrance of Congress House, the headquarters of the Trades Union Congress.

Artist or maker

Bernard Meadows

1915–2005

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