CHARLES G. GORDON C.B
MAJOR-GEN. ROYAL ENGINEERS

KILLED AT KHARTOUM
XXVI JANUARY
MDCCCLXXXV

The statue in memory of Charles George Gordon also known as Gordon of Khartoum. British army officer, who operated mainly in China and Africa. Gordon was the governor of Khartoum, and fell in the battle to defend the city during the Mahdi rebellion.
His death in battle inspired the film Khartoum.

The title that appears next to his name:
C.B. - a companion of the order of the bath

The statue, made by Hamo Thornycroft, was placed in 1888 initially in Trafalgar Square, then moved to another location and has been in its current location since 1953.

The statue was photographed on the same day Click for a larger image Click for a larger image

Metal plates are displayed on the sides of the statue’s base:
A figure with the moral shield and the inscription on it
RIGHT
FEARS NO
MIGHT
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And above the second plate the words appear
CHARITY JUSTICE
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