Nuneaton, Riversley Park Boer War Memorial

History (from an article written by and copyright of Martin Edwards 2008)

The Nuneaton Boer War Memorial; which now stands in Riversely Park, Coton Road, Nuneaton; originally stood in Bond Gate but was moved in 1967 when the area was redeveloped. It took the form of a red granite plinth upon which stood a soldier in Boer war campaign dress with slouch hat, tipped back, loading his rifle whilst staring straight ahead.

The memorial was unveiled on 28th January 1905 by General Sir Redvers Buller, £160 having been raised for its erection by public subscription. The sculptor was Mr Adolphus E L Rost. The memorial listed 48 men who served and returned, and 5 who died, by rank, regiment, surname and forename.

In November 2006 the statue was stolen having been removed from the plinth with an angle grinder. An offer to replace the original with a replica, free of charge, was made by a local sculptor. The original dedication plaque had gone missing several years before. In January 2007 a public consultation process took place to discuss the replacement.