Victoria Embankment Gardens, London. Statue of Major General Charles G. Gordon, Royal Engineers (1833-55). "Gordon of Khartoum" 1887-88 by Hamo Thornycroft.
Photos: 28.02.2026. #London #statue #CharlesGordon #HamoThornycroft
Photos: 28.02.2026. #London #statue #CharlesGordon #HamoThornycroft
July 27, 2026 at 2:44 AM
Victoria Embankment Gardens, London. Statue of Major General Charles G. Gordon, Royal Engineers (1833-55). "Gordon of Khartoum" 1887-88 by Hamo Thornycroft.
Photos: 28.02.2026. #London #statue #CharlesGordon #HamoThornycroft
Photos: 28.02.2026. #London #statue #CharlesGordon #HamoThornycroft
On #ThisDayInHistory in 1863, late in the #TaipingRebellion (a conflict that claimed 20-30 million lives), a British force under #CharlesGordon, assisting the #QingDynasty forces, massacred the people of #Suzhou. Around 30,000 civilians were killed by British & Chinese soldiers.
December 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
On #ThisDayInHistory in 1863, late in the #TaipingRebellion (a conflict that claimed 20-30 million lives), a British force under #CharlesGordon, assisting the #QingDynasty forces, massacred the people of #Suzhou. Around 30,000 civilians were killed by British & Chinese soldiers.