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Reference WMO/120682

Address:

Riverside Walk

The Embankment

Bedford

England

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Status: On original site
Type: Freestanding
Location: External
Setting: Roadside
Description: Other sculpture
Materials:
  • Stone Marble
  • Stone Portland stone
Lettering: Incised
Conflicts:
  • First World War (1914-1918)
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
  • Korean War (1950-1953)
About the memorial: First World War Memorial, Bedford1922. Sculptor: Charles S Jagger Location: The Embankment, opposite Rothsay Road The statue This white marble semi-abstract figure representing Justice Armed was unveiled on 20 July 1922, to commemorate those men of the town who died in the Great War [First World War 1914-1918]. The inscription gives the years 1914-1919. Although the Armistice of 11 November 1918 marked the end of hostilities, war with Germany officially ended at the signing of the Peace Treaty at the Paris Peace Conference, Versailles on 28 June 1919. The figure is clad in a Crusader’s armour, with a soldier’s cloak and hands crossed on a two-handed sword. Beneath the figure’s feet is a chained dragon representing evil conquered. In the final stages, the sculptor decided to make the figure female by softening the face and adding plaits. Following the Second World War [1939-1945] and Korean War (1950-1953) further inscriptions were added. Sculptor: Charles Jagger
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1914 + 1919 / To Bedfordians / who died many / in early youth / some full of years / and honour but / who all alike / gave their lives / for their country // 1939-1945 / To commemorate / the struggles and sacrifice / of Bedfordians // 1950 - 1953 / To commemorate / the Korean War

Grade II (England)

1420018

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