While visiting Birmingham last year, I noticed, in the precincts of St. Philip's Cathedral, a rather impressive monument to the memory
of COL.Frederick Burnaby soldier, author, traveller and balloonist, who was killed in action at the Battle of Abu Klea in 1885.
I 've not seen a similar monument to the memory of "Galloping Fred" anywhere else. What was his particular association with Birmingham ?
of COL.Frederick Burnaby soldier, author, traveller and balloonist, who was killed in action at the Battle of Abu Klea in 1885.
I 've not seen a similar monument to the memory of "Galloping Fred" anywhere else. What was his particular association with Birmingham ?