Title
Woolwich Town Hall 1905
Description
The statue, made from polished granite, depicts Queen Victoria with the Crown Jewels and regalia. In one hand, she holds the globus cruciger, or the orb, a symbol of Christianity. She is wearing State Robes, “the crown” (St Edwards Crown), and carrying sceptre and orb (globus cruciger). The figure is on “a pedestal of granite” and has the following scenes depicted on its panels: Siege of Sebastopol, “P Battery Going into Action”, “Blowing in the Kashmir Gate, Delhi,” and “Mountain Battery in Afghanistan”.
Creator
Frederick W. Pomeroy
Date
November 30, 1905
Contributor
Kayla McCrary
Rights
Image of Statue: Historic England
Newspaper Account: This statue sets inside Woolwich Town Hall, an elaborate and elegant building with the statue atop the carpeted dual stairs. The statue, made from polished granite, depicts Queen Victoria with the Crown Jewels and regalia. In one hand, she holds the globus cruciger, or the orb, a symbol of Christianity. She is wearing State Robes, “the crown” (St Edwards Crown), and carrying sceptre and orb (globus cruciger). The figure is on “a pedestal of granite” and has the following scenes depicted on its panels: Siege of Sebastopol, “P Battery Going into Action”, “Blowing in the Kashmir Gate, Delhi,” and “Mountain Battery in Afghanistan”. Undoubtedly, this memorial depicts the military might of Britain, bolstered by the Empire and Royal prerogative which characterized duty and allegiance to country.
Newspaper Account: The unveiling of the statue in Woolwich was quite a military affair. The Field Marshal, HRH Duke of Connaught, Inspector General of the Forces and a Staff Officer plus a LieutCol. oversaw an eventful day, including a parade of 190 cadets, a hospital visit, and a luncheon. The Duke then visited the Academy for the unveiling, giving a speech giving praise to Queen Victoria and various groups of the military.
Statue Essay: Kayla McCrary
Newspaper Account: This statue sets inside Woolwich Town Hall, an elaborate and elegant building with the statue atop the carpeted dual stairs. The statue, made from polished granite, depicts Queen Victoria with the Crown Jewels and regalia. In one hand, she holds the globus cruciger, or the orb, a symbol of Christianity. She is wearing State Robes, “the crown” (St Edwards Crown), and carrying sceptre and orb (globus cruciger). The figure is on “a pedestal of granite” and has the following scenes depicted on its panels: Siege of Sebastopol, “P Battery Going into Action”, “Blowing in the Kashmir Gate, Delhi,” and “Mountain Battery in Afghanistan”. Undoubtedly, this memorial depicts the military might of Britain, bolstered by the Empire and Royal prerogative which characterized duty and allegiance to country.
Newspaper Account: The unveiling of the statue in Woolwich was quite a military affair. The Field Marshal, HRH Duke of Connaught, Inspector General of the Forces and a Staff Officer plus a LieutCol. oversaw an eventful day, including a parade of 190 cadets, a hospital visit, and a luncheon. The Duke then visited the Academy for the unveiling, giving a speech giving praise to Queen Victoria and various groups of the military.
Statue Essay: Kayla McCrary
Format
Made from polished granite.
Identifier
Queen Victoria Woolwich Town Hall - London