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The cost of the memorial was met by Chartist supporters nationally. There were, however, protests against the erection of the statue almost from the moment of its inception. The statue has 'suffered many indignities' in the past, and on one occasion was tarred and feathered. O'Connor was a founder of the Chartist political activist group. He died in an asylum in 1855.
Title
Feargus O'Connor (1796–1855), MP for Nottingham (1847–1852)
Date
1859
Medium
sandstone
Measurements
Plinth: H 170 x W 147 x D 71 cm (E)
Accession number
NG7_AK_S001
Acquisition method
commissioned by Nottingham Arboretum Committee
Work type
Statue
Owner
Nottingham City Council
Custodian
Nottingham City Council
Work status
extant
Unveiling date
August 1859
Access
time restrictions apply
Access note
The Arboretum is open from 8am on weekdays, and 9am at weekends and bank holidays.
Inscription description
on front of pedestal: FEARGUS O'CONNOR. ESQ. M.P. / THIS STATUE WAS ERECTED / BY HIS ADMIRERS / 1859
