{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...
Unveiled on Windrush day in 2022. The full poem is available at Laura Serrant.
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The sculptor has a page about this statue and its creation with some interesting photos.
This building is commonly known as the Royal Academy (of Arts). The wings of the building are occupied by a number of learned societies, ...
Unveiled by Prime Minister Harold Macmillan.
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