Prince Consort National Memorial (Albert Memorial)

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Taken from the East Albert Lawn. Located in Kensington Gardens on Albert Memorial Road opposite the Royal Albert Hall. It is was designed by George Gilbert Scott.

Unveiled in 1872, The Albert Memorial commemorates the death of Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's husband, who died of typhoid fever at the age of 42.

Designed by George Gilbert Scott, with sculpture and other decorations by numerous Victorian artists and craftsmen. Granite, marble, limestone and metal. Square decoratively paved podium reached by steps to south; superimposed podia with steps to all sides, surmounted by ciborium-like canopy with clustered granite columns to four corners. Elaborate sculptured spire. Giant seated figure of Prince Albert within. Gables to all sides with pinnacles between. Richly sculptured band to base breaking outward at corners to support sculptured groups representing the industrial arts:- Agriculture, Manufacture, Commerce and Engineering. Further sculptured groups to four corners of stepped podium representing Europe, Asia, Africa and America, and linked by elaborate railings. Monument enriched with much figure and other sculpture and decorated also in numerous other techniques including mosaic, enamel, etc.

Prince Consort National Memorial (Albert Memorial), Non Civil Parish - 1217741 | Historic England.
historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1217741.

Taken in: UK / England / Westminster / Knightsbridge and Belgravia (show map)

Taken on: March 22, 2025

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1876

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Memorial

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Camera: Canon EOS 2000D, f/5.6, 1/500 sec, 163mm, ISO 100 (more info) (hide info)

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