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Latitude: 51.3818 / 51°22'54"N
Longitude: -2.3574 / 2°21'26"W
OS Eastings: 375226
OS Northings: 164806
OS Grid: ST752648
Mapcode National: GBR 0QH.BTW
Mapcode Global: VH96M.3J3L
Plus Code: 9C3V9JJV+P3
Entry Name: Edward VII Memorial in Parade Gardens
Listing Date: 18 October 1995
Last Amended: 15 October 2010
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1394194
English Heritage Legacy ID: 509596
ID on this website: 101394194
Location: Parade Gardens, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, Somerset, BA2
County: Bath and North East Somerset
Parish: Non Civil Parish
Built-Up Area: Bath
Traditional County: Somerset
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Somerset
Tagged with: Memorial
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ORANGE GROVE
Edward VII Memorial in Parade Gardens
GV
II
Memorial. c1911, erected at present site, c1933. N.A. Irent, sculptor. Portland stone and bronze. Stone obelisk with square base and plinth, then stepped to tapered shaft. Plinth carries bronze inscription plaque. Shaft carries bronze relief of head of Edward VII surrounded by laurel wreath. Monument topped by winged "Victory" figure in bronze.
HISTORY: This memorial was originally placed in George Street on axis with Milsom Street following the king's death in 1910 but was removed to its present position in c1933 as part of completed Parade Gardens scheme (qv, Orange Grove). Known as `the Peacemaker', the statue commemorates Edward VII's prowess as a diplomat and broker of the Entente Cordiale with France. SOURCES: Ruth Gilding, Historic Public Parks. Bath (1997), 5.
Listing NGR: ST7522664806
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