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Statue of Queen Victoria
Statue of Queen Victoria in Cape Town
LocationCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
DesignerThomas Brock
TypeStatue
MaterialCarrara marble
Completion date1889-1890
Dedicated toQueen Victoria

The statue of Queen Victoria located near the Company's Garden in the center of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, has commemorated Queen Victoria since 1890. It was created by the British sculptor Thomas Brock.

Location

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Overview of Parliament House and the statue
The Carrara marble statue

The statue of Queen Victoria is situated on Parliament Lane, in the parliament gardens, in front of a side entrance leading to the former legislative chamber of the Cape Colony.

Description

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Perched on a tall granite pedestal, the statue made of Carrara marble depicts Queen Victoria in her regal attire.

The inscription on the base of the statue reads: Victoria RI 1837-1901.

The pedestal notes that it was erected by public subscription on 20 June 1887 for her Golden Jubilee, organized by Sir Robinson.

History

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The granite pedestal, made from Paarl granite, was erected in 1887 in the presence of the Governor of the Cape Colony, Sir Hercules Robinson. Funded by public subscription to celebrate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee, the statue was unveiled on 21 January 1890, in the presence of the Governor, Sir Henry Loch.

Other Monuments Dedicated to Queen Victoria in South Africa

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