Memorials & monuments · South East England
George Palmer
George Palmer is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Earley · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
George Palmer is a public memorial or monument in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1891. Coordinates: 51.4519°, -0.9386°.
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From the Wikipedia article
The statue of George Palmer stands in Palmer Park, in Reading, Berkshire. The statue, by George Blackall Simonds, was unveiled on 4 November 1891, though it was originally in Broad Street and only later moved to Palmer Park. The statue has been classed Grade II Listed monument since 14 December 1978.
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Background
Description
The statue was given by the towns-folk of Reading, "in recognition of his services and gifts to the town", and unveiled 4 November 1891, The opening of the park and the unveiling of the statue have been described as "the biggest celebration Reading had ever seen. It was originally sited in Broad Street, but was moved in 1930 to its current location. The statue depicts Palmer, standing, with top hat and umbrella clasped in his right hand, while his left holds his lapel. It was the first statue in Britain with an umbrella. The statue was unveiled on 14 November 1891, the same day that Palmer Park was given to the town. The statue is in bronze, mounted on a substantial pink granite plinth,…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4519, -0.9386
- District
- Reading
- Parish
- Reading, unparished area
- Postcode
- RG6 1LF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Reading Central
- Established
- 1891
- Nearest railway station
- Earley — 1.9 km
- Official site
- aishaislamiccentre.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n14099055 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Statue of George Palmer (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Statue of George Palmer.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is George Palmer?
- George Palmer is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG6 1LF), in the parish of Reading, unparished area.
- When was George Palmer built?
- Built or established in 1891.
- Who owns George Palmer?
- George Palmer is owned by | accession =.
- Is George Palmer free to visit?
- Yes, George Palmer is free to enter.
- How do I get to George Palmer?
- The nearest railway station is Earley, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG6 1LF.