Another Dovercourt Icon
Queen Victoria's Statue, Marine Parade, Dovercourt
This statue of Queen Victoria was built in 1904, it's constructed of white marble on a white granite plinth with bronze lettering. Similar statues of Queen Victoria can be seen across all parts of the former British Empire. This shows the popularity that Queen Victoria had within her empire.
The statue was unveiled on Saturday June 11th, 1904, by the Earl of Warwick, dedicated to the memory of the beloved Queen Victoria who had died three years earlier. It's a life-size figure of Queen Victoria carrying orb and sceptre (sadly partly damaged) with the crown missing. It has a slightly tapering plinth on 2 white granite steps, all set on large rubble base, built out from natural cliff face.
British Listed Buildings: Grade II.
Date Listed: 18 April 1994.
English Heritage Building ID: 366603
This statue of Queen Victoria was built in 1904, it's constructed of white marble on a white granite plinth with bronze lettering. Similar statues of Queen Victoria can be seen across all parts of the former British Empire. This shows the popularity that Queen Victoria had within her empire.
The statue was unveiled on Saturday June 11th, 1904, by the Earl of Warwick, dedicated to the memory of the beloved Queen Victoria who had died three years earlier. It's a life-size figure of Queen Victoria carrying orb and sceptre (sadly partly damaged) with the crown missing. It has a slightly tapering plinth on 2 white granite steps, all set on large rubble base, built out from natural cliff face.
British Listed Buildings: Grade II.
Date Listed: 18 April 1994.
English Heritage Building ID: 366603
~ Victoria Memorial, Dovercourt (1935) Unknown H&D FW ~
01 Queen Victoria Memorial, Dovercourt Bay (1904) H&D |
02 40888 Queen Victoria Memorial, Dovercourt (1907) Bell's FW |
01 The newly constructed Queen Victoria Memorial, at Dovercourt Bay (1904) H&D. The name plate hasn't yet been added, so probably taken around May 1904, as it was officially opened on the 11th June 1904.
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03 23027 Dovercourt, Victoria Memorial (1906) H&D FW |
04 Queen Victoria Statue, Dovercourt (1912) H&D FW |
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05 76593 Queen Victoria Memorial, Dovercourt (1913) Bell's FW |
08 Queen Victoria Statue, Dovercourt, Essex (2023) I H&D FW |
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06 139675 Queen Victoria Statue & Cliffs, Dovercourt Bay (1931) Bell's FW |
07 D.T.10. Dovercourt Bay from Marine Parade (1980) H&D |
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09 Queen Victoria Statue, Dovercourt, Essex (2023) II H&D FW |
10 Queen Victoria (1887) by A.Bassano H&D |
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Queen Victoria died at Osborne House on the Isle of Wight, on 22 January 1901 after a reign which lasted almost 64 years, then the longest in British history. Her son, Edward VII succeeded her.
I have also attached a few rare photos and a letter written by Queen Victoria in 1889.
I have also attached a few rare photos and a letter written by Queen Victoria in 1889.
11 Queen Victoria (1889) In Mourning Dress H&D |
12 Queen Victoria (1897) by W&D Downey H&D FW |
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In Photograph #11 Queen Victoria (1819-1901) is seen wearing black lace, in mourning the loss of Emperor Frederick III who died in June 1888 ~ Photograph by Byrne & Co albumen cabinet card, February 1889.
13 Queen Victoria Letter (1889)
