Durham Light Infantry Memorial, Durham
The Durham Light Infantry Memorial is one of many memorials dedicated to those who served in the Durham Light Infantry. This memorial is located in Durham Market Place.
The memorial was crafted in 2014 by Alan Beattie Herriot, one of Scotland's most successful figurative sculptors. The sculpture, showing a single soldier, was inspired by a photograph of 18-year-old Colour Sergeant Brandon Mulvey from Chester-le-Street. The photo was taken when a ceasefire was declared in Korea on July 27, 1953.
The engraving recognizes the existence of the Durham Light Infantry from 1758 to 1968. The memorial is dedicated to all who served in the regiment and gave their lives for the cause of freedom. The inscription on the plinth includes a quote from Field Marshal Montgomery of Alamein: "There may be some Regiments as good, but I know of none better."
The memorial statue is located on Market Place directly across from the Statue of Neptune. Two pillars in front of the sculpture are often decorated with remembrance wreaths. Park benches nearby allow visitors to gaze at the memorial at their leisure.
The memorial was crafted in 2014 by Alan Beattie Herriot, one of Scotland's most successful figurative sculptors. The sculpture, showing a single soldier, was inspired by a photograph of 18-year-old Colour Sergeant Brandon Mulvey from Chester-le-Street. The photo was taken when a ceasefire was declared in Korea on July 27, 1953.
The engraving recognizes the existence of the Durham Light Infantry from 1758 to 1968. The memorial is dedicated to all who served in the regiment and gave their lives for the cause of freedom. The inscription on the plinth includes a quote from Field Marshal Montgomery of Alamein: "There may be some Regiments as good, but I know of none better."
The memorial statue is located on Market Place directly across from the Statue of Neptune. Two pillars in front of the sculpture are often decorated with remembrance wreaths. Park benches nearby allow visitors to gaze at the memorial at their leisure.
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Sight Name: Durham Light Infantry Memorial
Sight Location: Durham, England (See walking tours in Durham)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Durham, England (See walking tours in Durham)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.6 Km or 1.6 Miles