Statues - Hither & Thither

Site Search:

London
London
Greater London

Horse Guards Road / King Charles Street (SW1)

Bali Bombings Memorial

Memorial in central London to victims of the 2002 bombings in Bali, Indonesia

Gerry Breeze & Martin Cook
2006

Description

Granite globe with 202 doves carved across its surface, in the pavement around it are the words "you were robbed of life your spirit enriches ours. It was designed by Gary Breeze and the carving was undertaken by Martin Cook and Gary Breeze.
Martin Cook explained its symbolism thus:

All of the 202 doves are unique, to represent each life lost and as symbols for peace. The globe shows how the victims came from all parts of the world and how indiscriminate terrorism is.

Behind the sphere is a wall with the names of all the victims.

Inscription(s)

in memory of the 202 innocent people
killed by an act of terrorism in kuta
on the island of bali, indonesia
on the 12th of october 2002

this
memorial
was
unveiled
by
their royal
highnesses
the prince
of wales
and the
duchess of
cornwall
on 12th
october
2006

Sculptors

Gerry Breeze, British designer and sculptor from Norfolk (Website).
Martin Cook, British sculptor from Buckinghamshire (Website).

Sources & Information

Andrew Kershman, London's Monuments (London: Metro Publ., 2013), p. 49.
Wikipedia, Bali Bombings Memorial, London.

Locatie (N 51°30'8" - W 0°7'46") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: gblo225; Photograph: 18 March 2019
Of each statue we made photos from various angles and also detail photos of the various texts.
If you want to use photos, please contact us via the contact form (in Dutch, English or German).
© Website and photos: René & Peter van der Krogt

Your banner here? Click for information.