Statue

Sir George White

Erection date: 1922

Inscription

{On both sides of the plinth:}
Field-Marshal Sir George Stuart White, V.C., G.C.B., O.M., G.C.S.I., G.C.M.G., G.C.I.E., G.C.V.O. Born 1835. Died, 1912.

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W1, Portland Place

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Sir George White

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Sir George Stuart White

British field marshal, who conducted the defence of Ladysmith during its sieg...

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John Tweed

Sculptor. Born Glasgow. Good friend and associate of Rodin. Also by Tweed is ...

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