Cathedrals · London
George V
George V — Public artwork (statue).
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Westminster · 0.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
George V is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1947. Wheelchair accessible (per OpenStreetMap). Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (statue).". Coordinates: 51.4990°, -0.1263°.
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From the Wikipedia article
The statue of George V in Old Palace Yard, Westminster, London, is a sculpture of George V, King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India. The statue was sculpted prior to the Second World War and was hidden in a quarry during the war years. Other locations were suggested for the statue, including Parliament Square, but it was unveiled opposite the House of Lords in 1947.
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Background
History
It was announced in March 1937 by the Lord Mayor of London that William Reid Dick had been selected as the sculptor of a statue of George V. Giles Gilbert Scott was selected to design the architecture of the plinth. A location in Abingdon Street opposite the House of Lords was announced in October 1937. The original design proved controversial and resulted in some criticism: it was to feature an ornate Gothic canopy which critics described as "dwarfing" the statue itself. Following a public consultation this feature was removed from later designs. The Amenities groups of both the House of Commons and the House of Lords opposed the citing of the statue facing the House of Lords as they were…
Description
The statue stands 10 ft high and is made of Portland stone. It is located south of The Lady Chapel, Westminster Abbey and opposite the House of Lords.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.4990, -0.1263
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW1P 3JY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Established
- 1947
- Nearest railway station
- Westminster — 0.3 km
- Opening
- Mo-Fr 10:00-16:30; Sa 10:00-14:30
Sources
- osm: n409888627 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Statue of George V, Westminster (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Statue of George V in Westminster (London, 2009).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is George V?
- George V is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW1P 3JY), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- When was George V built?
- Built or established in 1947.
- How do I get to George V?
- The nearest railway station is Westminster, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW1P 3JY.