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Cavalry Memorial

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👍👍 The Cavalry Memorial is a bronze sculpture, which represents St George on horseback stepping over a defeated dragon, with a frieze of galloping horsemen around the base. The memorial commemorates members of the Cavalry Regiments killed during World War 1. Designed by Adrian Jones, an army vet, the... People often mention Cavalry, memorial, Memorial, Park, cavalry, George,


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London W1K 7AN, United Kingdom

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4.60 (27 reviews)

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  • Wednesday: 5 am to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 5 am to 10 pm
  • Friday: 5 am to 10 pm
  • Saturday: 5 am to 10 pm
  • Sunday: 5 am to 10 pm
  • Monday: 5 am to 10 pm
  • Tuesday: 5 am to 10 pm

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  • 5/5 Ronn B H. 4 years ago on Google
    The Cavalry Memorial is a bronze sculpture, which represents St George on horseback stepping over a defeated dragon, with a frieze of galloping horsemen around the base. The memorial commemorates members of the Cavalry Regiments killed during World War 1. Designed by Adrian Jones, an army vet, the sculpture contains bronze which came from guns captured during World War 1. The base was designed by Sir John Burnet. Originally installed in 1924 at Stanhope Gate, the Cavalry Memorial was moved to its present site near the bandstand in 1961, following the widening of Park Lane. The Cavalry Memorial also contains a bronze plaque which lists the cavalry of the Empire.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 macedonboy 5 years ago on Google
    The Cavalry of the Empire Memorial is a war memorial that stands in tribute to the cavalry regiments of the British Army in the First and Second World Wars. The memorial takes the form of St George slaying a dragon. It depicts St. George as a mounted knight, seated on his horse, wearing armour and with sword in his right hand raised aloft. At the feet of the horse is the slain dragon. A beautiful allegory of heavy cavalry saving the day!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 PB 2 years ago on Google
    Loving restored and maintained monument with a St George theme.
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  • 5/5 JR B. 7 years ago on Google
    Love this South Eastern side of Hyde Park. Lovely memorial right next to the Rose Garden, a really peaceful part of the Park
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Ramesh H. 1 year ago on Google
    Praying for sufferers of War, this war memorial is creared.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 thvs86 4 years ago on Google
    The Cavalry of the Empire Memorial, also known as the Cavalry Memorial, is a war memorial in Hyde Park, London. It commemorates the service of cavalry regiments in the First and Second World Wars. It became a Grade II listed building in 1987, and was promoted to Grade II* in November 2014.

  • 4/5 jeff b. 4 years ago on Google
    The enduring legend/iconography of St.George and the hapless, villainous dragon summoned for this fitting memorial.(1924) Reinvigorating the old warhorse, a national bulwark, with a telling interpretation that is both elegant and allegiant.

  • 5/5 Terrence B. 4 years ago on Google
    Once a year usually the 1st weekend in May we march and pay our respects to commemorate those members of all the cavalry if the British Army who were killed defending liberty and freedom - God save the Queen.

  • 5/5 GarnetFaith 5 years ago on Google
    An excellent memorial to Commonwealth cavalry units.

  • 5/5 Bryan 1 year ago on Google
    Nice Memorial

  • 5/5 Casey C. 1 year ago on Google
    🐉⚔️See it when you Walk through Hyde Park⚔️🐉 This is among the first statues you will encounter when you enter Hyde Park from the southern side. The bronze sculpture depicts a life-sized St. George mounted on his steed, standing over a slain serpentine dragon. Cool fact: the metal from the statue is forged from guns captured by British cavalry during World War I. The inscription on the front of the statue reads: “Erected by the Cavalry of the Empire in memory of comrades who gave their lives in the war of 1914, 1919, and also in the war 1939, 1945 and on active service thereafter.” Sometimes flowers, wreaths, and other tributes are left at the statue to honor the ongoing efforts of those in active service. If you plan to walk through Hyde Park during your London stay, be sure to stop and examine this beautiful homage.


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