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The work is surmounted by figure of soldier with rifle, in 'ready' position, with a winged figure of Victory behind holding a laurel wreath. The plinth has three steps to the base, is oblong on plan with chamfered angles and a crowning cornice.

Title

Worcester Boer War Memorial

Date

1908

Medium

bronze

Accession number

WR1_DJ_S012

Acquisition method

purchased by public subscription

Work type

War memorial

Owner

Worcester City Council

Custodian

Worcester City Council

Work status

extant

Listing status

Grade II* (England and Wales)

Unveiling date

23rd September 1908

Listing date

19/08/99

Access

at all times

Signature/marks description

signed left side of base: W R Coulton Sc ARA

Inscription description

IN GRATEFUL / MEMORY OF / THE MEN OF / WORCESTER- / SHIRE WHO IN / SOUTH AFRICA / GAVE THEIR / LIVES FOR THEIR / COUNTRY / A.D. 1899-1902. / THEIR BODIES ARE BURIED IN PEACE: / BUT THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE / ECCLUS. XLIV. 14.

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