Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Albert Memorial
Also known as: Cofeb y Tywysog Albert
Albert Memorial — Monument, dating to 1869.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Manchester Oxford Road · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Albert Memorial is a public memorial in the West Midlands, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the Manchester Central parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Manchester Oxford Road, about 0.7 km away. Postcode area M2.
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The Albert Memorial is a Gothic Revival ciborium in Kensington Gardens, London, designed and dedicated to the memory of Prince Albert of Great Britain. Located directly north of the Royal Albert Hall, it was commissioned by Queen Victoria in memory of her husband, who died in 1861. Designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott, it takes the form of an ornate canopy or pavilion 176 feet (54 m) tall over the high altar of a church, sheltering a statue of the prince facing south. It took over ten years to complete, the £120,000 cost (the equivalent of about £15,000,000 in 2025) met by public subscription. The memorial was opened in July 1872 by Queen Victoria, with the statue of Albert ceremonially "seated" in 1876.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Albert Memorial is a Gothic Revival ciborium in Kensington Gardens, London, designed and dedicated to the memory of Prince Albert of Great Britain. Located directly north of the Royal Albert Hall, it was commissioned by Queen Victoria in memory of her husband, who died in 1861. Designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott, it takes the form of an ornate canopy or pavilion 176 feet (54 m) tall over the high altar of a church, sheltering a statue of the prince facing south. It took over ten years to complete, the £120,000 cost (the equivalent of about £15,000,000 in 2025) met by public subscription. The memorial was opened in July 1872 by Queen Victoria, with the statue of Albert ceremonially "seated" in 1876. It has been Grade I listed since 1970.
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Background
History
Below the Memorial is a large undercroft, consisting of numerous brick arches, which serves as the foundation that supports the large weight of the stone and metal used to build the monument.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4795, -2.2452
- District
- Manchester
- Parish
- Manchester, unparished area
- Postcode
- M2 6LW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Manchester Central
- Nearest railway station
- Manchester Oxford Road — 0.7 km
- Opening
- | dismantled =
- Official site
- breakoutmanchester.com
Sources
- osm: w570278857 (ODbL)
- commons: Albert-Square-MainStatue.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- wikipedia: Albert Memorial (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Albert Memorial?
- Albert Memorial is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode M2 6LW), in the parish of Manchester, unparished area.
- Is Albert Memorial a listed building?
- Albert Memorial is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Albert Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Albert Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Albert Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Manchester Oxford Road, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M2 6LW.