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Statue

George VI statue

Erection date: 21/10/1955

Inscription

{On the plinth:}
George VI
{On the base of the statue:}
W. McMillan 1954

De Soissons designed the monument.

Site: George VI statue (1 memorial)

SW1, Carlton Gardens

From this perch he can look down on his wife's statue.  We thank Jamie Davis for finding to the British Pathe news film of the unveiling on the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar.

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This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
George VI statue

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King George VI

Became king when his brother, Edward VIII, abdicated. Like his father George ...

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This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
George VI statue

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Louis Emmanuel Jean Guy de Savoie-Carignan de Soissons, C.V.O., O.B.E., R.A., F.R.I.B.A., S.A.D.G.

Architect. Born Louis Emanuel Jean Guy de Savoie-Carignan de Soissons in Mont...

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William McMillan

Born Aberdeen, Scotland. During the WW1 he was awarded the British and Victor...

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