William Gilberd (1544–1603)
William Gilberd (1544–1603)
William Gilberd (1544–1603)
William Gilberd (1544–1603)
William Gilberd (1544–1603)
William Gilberd (1544–1603)
William Gilberd (1544–1603)

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A relief depiction of William Gilberd, a pioneering scientist and royal physician who was born in Colchester around 1544. He is shown from the waist up standing behind a desk with scientific instruments on it. The figure surrounded by mosaic tiles with his name in gold letters behind him.
Title

William Gilberd (1544–1603)

Date

1973–1974

Medium

concrete & tile

Measurements

H 120 x W 150 x D (?) cm (E)

Accession number

CO2_TJ_S230

Work type

Panel

Owner

Colchester Borough Council

Custodian

Colchester Borough Council

Work status

extant

Access

at all times

Inscription description

WILLIAM GILBERD

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Located at

Southway Underpass, Colchester

CO2 7BA

Located at the bottom of the ramp into the underpass corner of Southway and Maldon Road.