Aberystwyth War memorial :: Shared Description
This spectacular memorial commemorates the 111 local people who died in the First world war and the 78 who died in the Second world war. It was unveiled in 1923, it stands 65 feet tall. Its designer was Mario Rutelli, an acclaimed Italian sculptor. The winged figure atop the column represents Victory, alighting on the Earth with news of victory and peace. The globe upon which Victory stands bears the names of some of the local men killed in the First World War.
At the foot of the column, a naked woman emerging from tangled foliage is depicted, representing Humanity rising from the chaos of war.
Grade II listed. Link
At the foot of the column, a naked woman emerging from tangled foliage is depicted, representing Humanity rising from the chaos of war.
Grade II listed. Link
by N Chadwick
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Created: Sat, 14 Mar 2015, Updated: Fri, 1 May 2015
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