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London - General Gordons Statue
London - General Gordons Statue in St. Martins Place, London. A statue of Gordon on a camel by Edward Onslow Ford was erected in Chatham funded by monies raised by soldiers and officers of the Royal Engineers. A replica of this statue was briefly on display close by Trafalgar Square (as shown here) prior to being shipped out to Khartoum (surviving the sinking of two of its transporting vessels, the Cedarden which sunk in the Thames and the SS Lesbian which was submerged in the Nile!). See 10295283 and 10493839 for views of the statue in situ in Khartoum. Following Sudanese independence in the late 1950s, the statue returned to the UK, and was placed on display at Gordons School at West End near Woking, Surrey where it remains to this day. Quite a journey! Date: circa 1901
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This photograph showcases the London landmark, St. Martin's Place, home to the iconic statue of General Charles Gordon on a camel. The statue, sculpted by Edward Onslow Ford, was originally erected in Chatham, funded by soldiers and officers of the Royal Engineers. A replica of this statue was displayed briefly in Trafalgar Square before being shipped out to Khartoum, Sudan, in 1901. The journey was not an easy one, as the statue survived the sinking of two transporting vessels, the Cedarden in the Thames and the SS Lesbian in the Nile. Following Sudanese independence in the late 1950s, the statue returned to the UK and was placed on display at Gordon's School in West End near Woking, Surrey, where it remains today. The statue's rich history is evident in its intricate details, with General Gordon confidently riding atop his camel, gazing off into the distance. The bustling background of St. Martin's Place, filled with double-decker buses, horse-drawn carriages, and passersby, adds to the vibrant atmosphere of this historic London scene. The statue's journey from Chatham to Trafalgar Square to Khartoum and back to the UK is a testament to the enduring legacy of General Gordon and the strong connections between the UK and Sudan. This photograph is a must-have for anyone interested in London history, military history, or the intriguing tales behind public statues.
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