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Statue of Queen Victoria, Bitts Park
This Statue of Queen Victoria is located in the Victoria Park section of Bitts Park in Carlisle. The monument was erected in 1902 and was designed by Sir Thomas Brock RA., a leading sculptor of the late-Victorian era. The stone base has four bronze panels depicting Empire, Education, Science and Art, and Commerce; on which stands the statue of Victoria in state robes. The statue is Grade II listed on the National Heritage List for England.
Victoria. Queen of Great Britain and Ireland and Empress of India. Born May 24th 1819. Died January 22nd 1901.
In memory of a great Queen. A good woman. A friend alike to rich and poor. Who for sixty three years reigned over a prosperous Empire. This statue is erected by the citizens of Carlisle in admiration of her noble life and character.
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Queen Victoria Monument, Victoria Park, Bitts Park
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STATUE OF QUEEN VICTORIA - Carlisle - List Entry
- Statue of Queen Victoria. 1902 by Sir Thomas Brock RA. Unpolished light-coloured granite ashlar and bronze. Set on broad granite steps is a moulded and chamfered plinth with square shaft …
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Simon Cotterill
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Queen Victoria Monument, Victoria Park, Bitts Park
Pinned by Simon Cotterill
from https://historicengland.org.u…
STATUE OF QUEEN VICTORIA - Carlisle - List Entry
- Statue of Queen Victoria. 1902 by Sir Thomas Brock RA. Unpolished light-coloured granite ashlar and bronze. Set on broad granite steps is a moulded and chamfered plinth with square shaft …
Added by
Simon Cotterill
