SO9198NW QUEEN SQUARE
895-1/11/286 Prince Albert Statue
03/02/77
GV II
Equestrian statue. 1866. By T.Thorneycroft. Bronze statue on
granite plinth. Rectangular plinth on 2 steps has mouldings
below rusticated panels; plain top has inscriptions: ALBERT :
PRINCE CONSORT : BORN 1819/DIED 1861 : ERECTED BY
SUBSCRIPTION/INAUGURATED BY THE QUEEN NOVEMBER 1866. Albert is
depicted in military uniform and seated on standing horse. The
inauguration is said to have been Victoria's first public
engagement after Albert's death.
Listing NGR: SO9141498684
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