Statue at the Old Library, Lichfield of a naval brigade rating from HMS ‘Powerful’
Location
Old Library, Lichfield, Staffordshire, England
Details
Description: Sailor in field service order holding a Lee Enfield rifle Mark 1. 'HMS POWERFUL' on his cap ribbon.
Type: Statue
Position: South wall
Materials: Ketton stone
Date Erected: 1905
Artists: Robert Bridgeman & Sons, George Frederick Bodley
Vessel: HMS Powerful
Type: Statue
Position: South wall
Materials: Ketton stone
Date Erected: 1905
Artists: Robert Bridgeman & Sons, George Frederick Bodley
Vessel: HMS Powerful
Event
Boer Wars
Event Category
19th century conflicts in Africa
Extra
Notes: From a South African war memorial erected in Duncombe Place York. Replaced with an unarmed figure.
Bibliography: Public Monument and Sculpture Association, National Recording Project. Pieter van der Merwe 'Another Lichfield Sailor', 'Mariner's Mirror' vol. 95, No. 4. (November 2009) P. 483.
Recorder: Dr Pieter van der Merwe
Photographer: Dr Pieter van der Merwe
Bibliography: Public Monument and Sculpture Association, National Recording Project. Pieter van der Merwe 'Another Lichfield Sailor', 'Mariner's Mirror' vol. 95, No. 4. (November 2009) P. 483.
Recorder: Dr Pieter van der Merwe
Photographer: Dr Pieter van der Merwe