This statue was erected in 1920 in memory of Edith Cavell, the brave nurse who helped British soldiers escape from German occupied areas during World War 1. She was caught and later executed by firing squad on October 12th 1915, and this statue is one of a number commemorating her achievements. The statue has an inscription of her last words, which read, “ Patriotism is not enough. I have must have no hatred or bitterness for anyone”. The statue is also carved with the words ‘courage, devotion, fortitude, and sacrifice’