The Outram Memorial (1861-62), dedicated to Lieutenant General Sir James Outram (1803-1863), sculpted in bronze by J. H. Foley (1818-1874). The photograph shows the statue on Waterloo Place, outside the United Service Club. It was later relocated to Kolkata, India. The name Outram is inscribed on the front of the rectangular plinth, with the bronze horse and rider on top. Sir Outram holds a sword in his left hand, and braces his hand against the right flank of the horse as he turns to look behind him.
Sir James Outram fought in the Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the 'Sepoy Mutiny', and the 'Great Rebellion'. This rebellion was an uprising in India against the rule of the British East India Company, which held power on behalf of the British Crown. The uprising was quelled by the British after 18 months of fighting. (Wikipedia, accessed 12/05/2025).
This is part of the Series: LSC02/01 Cabinet Card Prints Created By The London Stereoscopic Company; within the Collection: LSC02 London Stereoscopic Company Cabinet Card Photographs Of London
Source: Historic England Archive
Victorian Commemorative Monument, Colonialism