Erection date: 21/10/1955
{On the plinth:}
George VI
{On the base of the statue:}
W. McMillan 1954
De Soissons designed the monument.
SW1, Carlton Gardens
From this perch he can look down on his wife's statue. Â 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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George VI statue
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George VI statue
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