The Albert Memorial, c.1894

Original description by George Birch in 1894

The Albert Memorial was designed by Sir Gilbert Scott, and raised to the memory of the late Prince Consort by the English nation. The central statue, which is of bronze gilt, is the work of Foley. It is fifteen feet high, and represents Prince Albert in the robes of the Garter. The group on the spectator’s left personates Europe, on the right Africa, while on the corresponding angles in the rear are the groups Asia and America. The top of the Gothic spire is 175 feet high. A great number of eminent British sculptors were engaged on the work, among them being Philip, Armstead, Macdowell, Theed, Bell, Weekes, Calder, Marshall and Thorneycroft. The Memorial cost £120,000. It is situated on the South side of Kensington Gardens, and faces the Albert Hall.

Geolocation

Subject at centre of picture: TQ 2657 7973
Camera position: Some way back near the Albert Hall?
Camera height: about the height of the base of the railings
View direction: N
View angle: ??° approx.
Focal length (35mm equiv): ??mm approx.

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