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Edward VII (1841–1910)
Edward VII (1841–1910)
Edward VII (1841–1910)
Edward VII (1841–1910)
Edward VII (1841–1910)
Edward VII (1841–1910)
Edward VII (1841–1910)
Edward VII (1841–1910)
Edward VII (1841–1910)
Edward VII (1841–1910)

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A semi-circular stone recess on the corner of the junction forms part of the boundary to the general hospital. In the recess is a bust of Edward VII. At the base of the bust, in low relief, is his coat of arms, and above it, a bronze group of Saint George and the dragon.
Title

Edward VII (1841–1910)

Date

1913

Medium

bronze & local stone

Measurements

H 300 x W 1000 x D 400 cm (E)

Accession number

NN1_RS_S029

Acquisition method

funded through public subscription

Work type

Monument

Owner

Northampton Borough Council

Custodian

Northampton Borough Council

Work status

extant

Unveiling date

September 1913

Access

at all times

Inscription description

centre: Edward VII / 1901 1910; left Incised panel: THOUGHTFUL FOR THE CARE AND CURE OF / THE SICK HE FOUNDED THE KING EDWARD / HOSPITAL FUND AND LEFT TO THE WORLD / A NOBLE EXAMPLE OF WISE PHILANTHROPY; right incised panel: A WISE AND MAGNANIMOUS PRINCE A / LOVER OF PEACE AND AN EARNEST WORKER / FOR THE WELFARE OF HIS PEOPLE HE WAS DE- / VOTED TO DUTY EVEN IN THE HOUR OF HIS DEATH; side left panel: THIS MEMORIAL TO KING EDWARD VII / WAS RAISED BY CITIZENS OF / NORTHAMPTON. ANNO DOMINI 1913 / w m HARVEY REEVES MAYOR / SIR HENRY RANDALL. HON TREASURER / HERBERT HANKINSON HON. SECRETARY.

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Located at

Cheyne Walk, Northampton

NN1 5BD

Located at the junction of Cheyne Walk and Billing Road.