{On the front of the plinth:}
Charles James Napier, General.
Born MDCCLXXXII. {1782}
Died MDCCCLIII. {1853}
Erected by public subscription. The most numerous contributors being private soldiers.
Criticised at the time as the "worst piece of sculpture in England".
WC2, Trafalgar Square
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Sir Charles Napier statue
Not to be confused with his contemporary, Charles John Napier. Born Whitehall...
This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
Sir Charles Napier statue
Portrait sculptor and medallist. Born Staines. Died at home home, Acton Gre...
Statues Hither and Thither has been invaluable in identifying some of the busts and most of the statues. The statues are not labelled and...
This bronze statue is considered Marochetti's finest. It was first exhibited outside the Crystal Palace in 1851 and then, by public deman...
We love that "etc." for his string of honours. Reddit have a magnificent photo "Workers at the AB Burton Foundry in Thames Ditton, Surrey...
This building now houses the Junior school of the Foundation established by Sir John Cass. Previously the Sir John Cass's Foundation Prim...
{On the bench in front of the statues:} Plaque 1: The characters for this Portrait Bench chosen by your community celebrate Sustrans win...
