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WORLD HERITAGE SITE
SCULPTURES OF THE CULTURAL QUARTER
The
Cenotaph
This was designed as a massive tomb-like structure
reflecting the shape of St. George’s Hall. The panels depict
two aspects of war. Facing the hall is a relief of a
mechanistic, relentless army. On the Lime Street side is a
family united in silence and grief.
Architect: Lionel Bailey Budden
Sculptor: Herbert Tyson Smith Bronze and Stancliffe stone 1930
Statue of Albert, Prince Consort
He is seated astride the horse, wearing civilian dress and
the Order of the Garter. He carries a top hat and gloves in
his hand.
Sculptor: Thomas Thorneycroft Bronze 1866
Decorative lamp standards
Designer: Charles Robert Cockerell
Cast by Coalbrookdale Iron Company Installed 1850’s
Statue of Major-General William Earle,
1833-1885
He was a military hero who served in the Crimea, Nova
Scotia, India and in Egypt, where he was sent to rescue
Gordon at Khartoum. En route, his company was attacked and
he was shot in the head, dying instantly.
Sculptor: Charles Bell Birch Bronze 1887
North Western Hotel
Architect: Alfred Waterhouse
Sculptures above entrance by Farmer and Brindley 1871
St
George’s Hall Heritage Centre
Victorian tea rooms and toilets.
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