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The idea of a memorial was first suggested by the Rev. J. Gwynoro Davies, Barmouth, at a meeting of the governors of the College at Harlech in April 1914 but further action was halted due to the outbreak of war later that year. In October 1920 the fund was set in motion. By the time of the unveiling, £2,700 had been received and it was hoped to achieve a further £1,300 with the aim of setting up scholarships in the name of Principal Edwards. Thomas Edwards was the first principal of the University College and held the position from 1872 to 1891.
Title
Thomas Edwards (1837–1900)
Date
1922
Medium
bronze & granite
Measurements
H 229 x W (?) x D (?) cm;
Plinth: H 120 x W (?) x D (?) cm
Accession number
SY23_AEB_S014
Acquisition method
erected by public subscription
Work type
Statue
Owner
Aberystwyth University
Custodian
Aberystwyth University
Work status
extant
Listing status
Grade II (England and Wales)
Unveiling date
July 1922
Listing date
24/11/87
Access
time restrictions apply
Signature/marks description
bronze base of statue, on left-hand side: A.B. BURTON / FOUNDER / THAMES DITTON; bronze base of statue, on right-hand side: W. GOSCOMBE JOHN R.A.
Inscription description
incised on front face of pedestal above a small carved Celtic motif: THOMAS CHARLES EDWARDS / 1837 1900