Henry Bartle Frere Statue
Henry Bartle Frere Statue
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Neighborhood: Trafalgar Square / Embankment
With its iconic Nelson’s Column, majestic oversized lions and brightly-lit fountains, Trafalgar Square is not just considered the heart of this bustling London hub, but the very core of the city itself. Beyond this esteemed gathering place are more famous icons, as well as a disproportionate numbers of the city’s most popular cultural attractions including the National Gallery and many West End theaters. Along the way to these major sites are quiet lanes and antiquated pubs to discover, as well as riverside vistas to enjoy on the embankment. With a calendar full of celebratory events, any time of year is a fine time to visit.
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- Temple • 1 min walk
- Embankment • 10 min walk
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK179,496 contributions
Oct 2021
This Stands in tribute to Sir Henry Bartle Edward Frere, a British colonial administrator best known for his administration as Commissioner of Sindh, Governor of Bombay and High Commissioner for Southern Africa when the territories were part of the British Empire. The statue depicts Frere wearing the robes of a Knight Grand Commander of the Star of India.
Written October 29, 2021
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Nicholas H
London, UK20,576 contributions
Nov 2019 • Solo
Frere was a senior colonial administrator in Victorian times who did well in India and was Governor of Bombay. But his record in South Africa was very different. The disastrous defeat at Islandlwana and the loss of the First Boer War were attributed to his policies. The statue is one of several large monuments in the lovely Whitehall Gardens next to the Embankment.
Written November 13, 2019
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Epic-Traveller
Rushden, UK4,475 contributions
Aug 2019 • Solo
This is one of four great, magnificent statues in the beautiful and peaceful setting of Whitehall Gardens just off the Victoria Embankment and behind Whitehall Palace.
I noticed a person on here complained that the park is scummy because homeless people frequent it. To you I say this: homeless people are not scummy, they are people who are simply down on their luck and many have problems in their lives which you are glad not to have. Please think before you make nasty remarks and, as Thumper the Rabbit says: “if you can’t say something nice, don’t say nothin’ at all”.
I really enjoyed Whitehall Gardens and enjoyed looking at the statues and the pretty flowers.
I noticed a person on here complained that the park is scummy because homeless people frequent it. To you I say this: homeless people are not scummy, they are people who are simply down on their luck and many have problems in their lives which you are glad not to have. Please think before you make nasty remarks and, as Thumper the Rabbit says: “if you can’t say something nice, don’t say nothin’ at all”.
I really enjoyed Whitehall Gardens and enjoyed looking at the statues and the pretty flowers.
Written August 30, 2019
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Taxidevil
Glasgow, UK3,001 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
The statue of Henry Bartle Frere is in a really nice setting in Whitehall gardens. He did well in India and was Governor of Bombay. However he did not fair so well in South Africa where his policies may have been instrumental in causing the Zulu War.
So does he really deserve a statue?
So does he really deserve a statue?
Written July 22, 2019
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StephenCross
Dublin, Ireland18,409 contributions
Jun 2019 • Friends
Decent statues in the Embankment gardens including Henry Bartle Frere. Nothing spectacular but the group look good.
Written June 1, 2019
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK179,496 contributions
Mar 2019 • Solo
This statues stands in tribute to Sir Henry Bartle Edward Frere, 1st Baronet, a British colonial administrator who attained high office in both India and South Africa. While an able administrator, it was under his leadership that Britain suffered defeat at the disaster of Isandlwana and humiliating defeat of the First Boer War.
The statue depicts Frere in portrait pose while wearing the robes privy counsellor. The statue stands in Whitehall Gardens amongst statues of soldiers and administrators of the British Empire especially during the British India period.
The statue depicts Frere in portrait pose while wearing the robes privy counsellor. The statue stands in Whitehall Gardens amongst statues of soldiers and administrators of the British Empire especially during the British India period.
Written March 9, 2019
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nellielim
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia4,110 contributions
Apr 2017 • Family
The bronze statue of Sir Henry Bartle Frere, 1st Baronet, stands at Victoria Embankment Gardens/Whitehall Garden. He was a British colonial administrator and was the Governor of India and High Commissioner for South Africa. The statue is in privy counsellor's uniform, with the robe and collar of a Grand Knight Commander of the Star of India and the insignia of the Order of the Bath.
Written May 29, 2017
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phat_dawg_21
Alpharetta, GA13,464 contributions
Aug 2022
This is one of the three statues that stand in Whitehall Gardens. It was one of the greenest parks along the Victoria Embankment when we visited in August.
Frere was a British colonial administrator of Welsh descent. He had a checked career, with success in India where he became the Governor of Bombay.
As High Commissioner for Southern Africa between 1877 and 1880, he implemented a set of policies which attempted to impose a British confederation on the region and which led to the overthrow of the Cape's first elected government in 1878 and to a string of regional wars, including the First Boer War.
He was recalled by Prime Minister Gladstone and faced charges of misconduct. He was officially censured for acting recklessly.
Frere was a British colonial administrator of Welsh descent. He had a checked career, with success in India where he became the Governor of Bombay.
As High Commissioner for Southern Africa between 1877 and 1880, he implemented a set of policies which attempted to impose a British confederation on the region and which led to the overthrow of the Cape's first elected government in 1878 and to a string of regional wars, including the First Boer War.
He was recalled by Prime Minister Gladstone and faced charges of misconduct. He was officially censured for acting recklessly.
Written October 11, 2022
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StephenCross
Dublin, Ireland18,409 contributions
Aug 2021 • Solo
My understanding of the history books that Frere had somewhat of a checkered record and failed at least as much as he progressed. Nice statute however !
Written August 26, 2021
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VNewy
Newcastle, Australia1,873 contributions
Jul 2019
Nice statue in a fairly scummy little park. Don’t come here alone at night, lots of homeless frequent it.
Written July 29, 2019
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