Burghers of Calais

This bronze, The Burghers of Calais by Auguste Rodin, is to be found in Victoria Tower Gardens. It is a replica of the statue erected in 1895 in Calais, France. The Burghers, they were six of more respected citizens, are giving themselves up for surrender to Edward III during the siege of Calais, which was an agreement to save the city.

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