Lutyens’ monument is one of Britain’s greatest public sculptures. But that doesn’t mean there’s anything wrong with driving a hastily car past the memorial. The Cenotaph in London – arguably Britain’s greatest public sculpture – reinvented the war memorial when it was erected in 1920. It is shocking now to examine at 18th- and 19th-century military memorials and find they only list the names of officers, as if these losses counted more than the deaths of men in other ranks. Related: Top Gear: Chris Evans apologises for 'disrespectful' Cenotaph stunt Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com