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South African War Memorial, Richmond Cemetery

The South African War Memorial is a First World War memorial in Richmond Cemetery in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Designed by architect Sir Edwin Lutyens, the memorial is in the form of a cenotaph, similar to that on Whitehall, also by Lutyens. It was commissioned by the South African Hospital and Comforts Fund Committee to commemorate the 39 South African soldiers who died of their wounds at a milita…

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1921

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, United Kingdom

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South African War Memorial, Richmond Cemetery in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, United Kingdom

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Edwin Lutyens

1869-1944 · London, England, United Kingdom

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Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens was an English architect known for imaginatively adapting traditional architectural styles to the requirements of his era. He designed many English country houses, war memorials and public buildings. In his biography, the writer Christopher Hussey wrote, "In his lifetime (Lutyens) was widely…

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studio · London, England, United Kingdom

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