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Albert Memorial Victorian gilt

Kensington Gardens London, London SW7 +44 1392 66 5858 http://www.exeter.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=2650

Queen Victoria's memorial to her cherished husband, Albert, has recently emerged from a 10-year restoration project with its mosaics and gilding fully restored to their former glory. Sir Gilbert Scott designed the folly in 1872, and Queen Victoria unveiled it in 1876. Prince Albert sits on his throne holding the catalogue of the Great Exhibition of 1851. Beneath him lie sculptures of the museums, colleges and institutions that he inspired, as well as marble statues of animals representing the different continents. Allegorical figures of Agriculture, Commerce, Manufacture and Engineering also adorn the memorial. The Albert Memorial is especially beautiful when shining in the glow of the evening sun or when lit up at night. You'll find it at the southernmost part of Hyde Park, along the stretch of road known as Kensington Gore, opposite the Royal Albert Hall. Review © 2009, Wcities

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