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Statue

Churchill statue - Woodford Green

Erection date: 31/10/1959

Inscription

{On the front of the plinth:}
Winston S. Churchill

{On the back of the statue base:}
McFall 1959

Unveiled by Montgomery in the presence of McFall, Churchill himself and a large crowd. One of only a few statues in London unveiled while the subject was still alive. The others are listed at Fenner Brockway.

Site: Churchill statue - Woodford Green (1 memorial)

IG8, Woodford Green High Road

Churchill was  MP for Woodford 1945 - 1964 which explains the location of this statue. We thank Jamie Davis for finding  to the British Pathe news film of the unveiling which shows the elderly Churchill arriving.

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This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Churchill statue - Woodford Green

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Winston Churchill

Prime Minister 1940 - 45 and 1951 - 55. Born Blenheim Palace, near Woodstock,...

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Churchill statue - Woodford Green

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David McFall

Sculptor.  Born Glasgow.  Specialised in portraits.  Died Charing Cross Hospi...

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Field Marshal Montgomery

Army Commander. Born Bernard Law Montgomery, son of Sir H. H. Montgomery, in ...

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