Victoria Memorial

Built in 1911, the Victoria Memorial sits in front of Buckingham Palace. The 82ft edifice was designed by the sculptor Thomas Brock and its surround by the architect Aston Webb. The memorial is made form white marble and contains a 13ft statue of Queen Victoria which faces away from Buckingham Palace, eastwards up The Mall. The statues on the other 3 faces of the monument represent Truth, Justice, and Motherhood. The monument is surmounted by a gilded figure of Victory accompanied by Constancy and Courage. The central portion of the monument is surrounded by fountains with bronze figures representing the arts and other subjects.