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The statue, which overlooks the playing fields at Gordon's School, was first erected in St Martin’s Place, London, in 1902 before being shipped to Khartoum in 1904. On its journey there, it was immersed in the Thames after a collision and was also allegedly sunk in the Nile on its way up the river to Khartoum. In 1958, shortly after the Sudan became independent, the statue was shipped all the way back to the UK, and since April 1959 has stood proudly overlooking the front field at Gordon’s School.

During the summer of 2014, the statue underwent a full renovation to mend over 110 years worth of cold winters, corrosion and natural erosion, which had weakened the monument over time. Thanks to the Camel Campaign Renovation Appeal, a total of £27,000 was raised so that UK Bronze could carry out the renovation work. In October 2014, a grand unveiling took place with Guest of Honour, HRH The Earl of Wessex KG GCVO. The Camel will now continue to remain at the heart of Gordon’s School for years to come. It is an iconic and historical representation of the life of Major-General Gordon, without whom the School would not exist as it does today.