Victoria Memorial

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VICTORIA MEMORIAL

The VICTORIA MEMORIAL was designed by Sir Aston Webb; the sculptures are by Sir Thomas Brock.

The marble groups flanking the statue of the Queen symbolise Truth and Justice ; the group on the west Motherhood. The bronze groups by the steps are symbolical of Peace and Progress, on the east; and of Industry and Agriculture, on the West.

At the feet of the gilded Victory surmounting the Memorial are Courage and Constancy. The piers and gates at the diverging roadways form part of the scheme, Canada and Newfoundland being represented on the north, Australia and the Malay States on the south, and South Africa and West Africa on the east. The groups of Industry and Agriculture on the Memorial were presented by New Zealand.

From Charing Cross the Mall leads past St. James's Palace to Buckingham Palace. The Underground Stations are Trafalgar Square, St.James's Park, and Dover Street. Victoria and Hyde Park Corner also are convenient.

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