Description

William Brodie, 1862. Statue in sandstone of figure in contemporary dress uniform, atop plain cubic plinth with inscribed panels and stepped base.

Statement of Interest

Inscribed panels read (to north) - "In memory of Thomas Alexander CB, Director General of the Medical Department of the British Army. Born at Prestonpans 6 May 1812. Died 1 February 1860; (to south) - "West Indies, North America, Caffraria, Alma, Inkerman, Sebastopol.!; (to east) - "Throughout a long military career he laboured incessantly to elevate the condition of the soldier, and during the Crimean War his indefatigable efforts as Principal Medical Officer of the Light Division to alleviate the sufferings of the troops were of inestimable value in stimulating others to follow his example."; (to west) - "The improved sanitary condition of the British Army, as well as the elevation in rank and consideration of its medical officers, are mainly due to his exertions. His high professional attainments and his great administrative powers were wholly devoted to the service of his country and to the cause of humanity".

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q77771607

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Recommended Books

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  For the Record
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  [(Shropshire)] [By (author) Nikolaus Pevsner] published on (January, 1958)
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  The Listed Buildings and Other Principal Structures at the Royal Gunpowder Mills Waltham Abbey
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  Drawing up a Local Listed Building Consent Order: Historic England Advice Note 6
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  Herefordshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Dorset (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)