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King Edward VII

No problem. So glad that I've been to Sandringham. Such a lovely estate.

While I didn't take photos inside the house, I have got a souvenir book from there with images from the inside.
 
Taken in June 2010, I had a fair idea where they were going to put the statue of Edward VII (not the exact position though)


Future site of the King Edward VII statue in Centenary Square by ell brown, on Flickr


Future site of the King Edward VII statue in Centenary Square by ell brown, on Flickr

Took these in February 2010 (not aware what was going on with the statue - I assumed it was still in Highgate Park)

Taken for The Copthorne Hotel and the Central Library.


Birmingham Central Library from Centenary Way by ell brown, on Flickr


Birmingham Central Library from Centenary Way by ell brown, on Flickr


Copthorne Hotel, CentenaryWay by ell brown, on Flickr
 
The Prince of Wales will be officially unveiling the statue of King Edward VII next week. He will also have a look at the Frankfurt German Market.

In the Birmingham Mail dated 16th of December 2010


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PRINCE Charles is set to come face to face with one of his ancestors when he officially unveils the restored statue of King Edward VII in Birmingham next week.
Security is set to be tight for the Royal visit following the attack on the Prince and wife Camilla during the student protests in London a week ago.
The future King will also visit the Frankfurt Christmas Market and perhaps sample a glass of gluhwein during his city centre visit next Wednesday.


His security has been stepped up after student demonstrators ambushed and pelted his Rolls-Royce in Regent Street, London, during tution fee protests. Since then he has attended engagements in an armoured Bentley car, escorted by a phalanx of police vehicles.

But he will find time to talk to traders at the largest German Christmas market outside Germany and Austria. In 1913 crowds turned out to see the King Edward VII statue, made by sculptor Albert Toft, unveiled in Victoria Square and city chiefs are hoping for a similar warm welcome for the statue almost a century later.
City cabinet member for culture Martin Mullaney, who backed the statue’s restoration, said: “We’re delighted with the news that His Royal Highness will be visiting Birmingham next week. I’m sure he’ll be impressed by the way Toft’s superb sculpture has been restored to its former glory.
“This project has been a real team effort with the Victorian Society, Birmingham Civic Society and a range of other stakeholders all playing a part. To get the royal seal of approval represents a fitting end to this restoration project.”
The King Edward statue was commissioned by the Birmingham Mail after readers raised £5,000 to pay for a fitting tribute to the popular monarch, known as the Peacemaker, following his death in 1910.


It was moved from Victoria Square in 1951 and left in Highgate Park for almost 60 years where it was covered in graffiti. But last month, following a £114,000 restoration, it was moved to a plinth next to the Hall of Memory.
Prince Charles will be standing in the shadow of another Birmingham landmark with which he is closely associated, the Central Library, which he famously described as “a place where books are incinerated, not kept”.
A Clarence House spokesman confirmed the visit.
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Yes please post photos of them.

Wasn't there when I was there in early November.

Any bronze pieces on the plinth? (like the old one)
 
Thanks for that lovely set of pictures, Dave. It does this exile's heart good to be able to see such a grand statue restored to public view. A real feather in Birmingham's cap! I particularly like the inscription and the Seasonally apposite solitary word "PEACE". And thanks to all involved in the project. Wonderful achivement!
 
Now all you need is the general public to head over to that section, rather than just go around the other side of the Hall of Memory!
 
Wonder what this is like in the snow?

Will they clean it up before Prince Charles comes on Wednesday? (If he and Camilla come that is).

Doubt they will get a train up, and the motorways must be in chaos due to the snow problems.

Would be more ideal to unveil it in the Spring, not the Winter.
 
The cross was missing off the top of the orb.

"Peace" and "Education and Progress" will be installed early in 2011. They are being finished off in the foundry.
 
ellbrown said:
Wonder what this is like in the snow?

Will they clean it up before Prince Charles comes on Wednesday? (If he and Camilla come that is).

Doubt they will get a train up, and the motorways must be in chaos due to the snow problems.

Would be more ideal to unveil it in the Spring, not the Winter.
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It is dictated by the fact that A) 2010 is the centenary of the death of Edward VII and B) HRH's diary.
 
A long road to restoring and relocating Edward VII statue

Letter in The Birmingham Post
19th November 2010


Dear Editor, I am delighted the statue of Edward VII has returned to the city centre, to a position where many more people will see. Much of the recent coverage has failed to acknowledge the people involved in this project, which has taken eight years.

In 2005, kindling the interest of the then cabinet member for heritage, Councillor Ray Hassall, was the first successful step in getting the matter seriously thought about. I must record the support and goodwill of the head of heritage services, Chris Rice, whom I have worked with over the past five years in getting this project to come to fruition.

I have also worked with Glyn Pitchford, vice chairman of The Birmingham Civic Society, in arranging countless meetings with conservation officers, planning officers and other city council officials.

The real breakthrough came at the AGM of the Birmingham Civic Society in October 2006, when the leader of the council, Mike Whitby, delivered an address to members of the society on the importance of heritage in our city. Afterwards I challenged him to restore and re-locate the statue to the city centre. Councillor Whitby responded positively and asked for five sites to be submitted for consideration.

It seemed appropriate, at this time, to advise HRH The Prince of Wales, and it was highly pleasing to receive a donation from the Prince, along with his good wishes for the project.

The Victorian Society campaign raised nearly £11,500 in just a few months, including a large negotiated donation from Targetfollow plc. The fund-raising campaign showed that we meant business and the director of planning and regeneration, Clive Dutton, agreed to allocate Section 106 funds to the project.

All of these people and organisations have made a valuable contribution to this project and the result is that the city has shown appropriate expiation. All we need now is an appropriate unveiling to match that of St George’s Day 1913.

Stephen Hartland,
Chairman,
The Victorian Society
Birmingham & West Midlands Group


Read More https://www.birminghampost.net/comm...ward-vii-statue-65233-27670585/#ixzz18hGxs7vX
 
That link doesn't work. Do you have Flickr?

Nice shots. Looking good. Will Midlands Today / Central Tonight be there? What about BBC News and Sky News?
I expect / assume that the Birmingham Post & Mail will cover the events.

May was the anniversary wasn't it? So next year (2011) will be 100 years since George V's coronation.
 
Stephen thank you for all the information about the statue. I nearly missed it with all the pub photo's. A big thank you to you and all concerned. The photo's are lovely the statue looks magnificent and very regal. I do hope the weather does not disrupt the day on Wednesday. My thoughts will be with you all.
 
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