South African War Memorial Statue in Cardiff, Wales - Encircle Photos

53 South African War Memorial Statue in Cardiff, Wales

The South African War Memorial is a tribute to the 817 Welsh soldiers who died during the Second Boer War from October, 1899 through May of 1902. The bronze winged statue holding an olive tree represents Peace. On the right is another allegorical sculpture by Albert Toft symbolizing Grief. This tribute was erected in Cathays Park along King Edward VII Street in 1908. In the background are the twin Baroque towers of the Cardiff Crown Court.

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South African War Memorial Statue in Cardiff, Wales

King Edward III Ave, Cardiff CF10 3NL, UK

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