The statue of Lord Roberts in Kelvingrove Park was erected in 1916. It was made by sculptor Henry Poole. The statue commemorates his achievements in the colonial wars of India and Afghanistan, and in the Boer War in South Africa.

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May 2, 2021

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The statue featured in the Council's "Adopt a Monument" scheme, an attempt to persuade sponsors to pay for the upkeep of monuments in the city.

The bronze monument, which dates …

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