Bust

George Skanderbeg

Erection date: 28/11/2012

Inscription

{Front of plinth:}
George Kastrioti Skanderbeg, 1405 - 1468, invincible Albanian national hero, defender of western civilization.

{Right of plinth:}
Placed on: 28.11.2012, Initiated by: David Lloyd, Opened by Mal Berisha Rep. of Albania, Cllr Robert Davis DL and Cllr Susie Burbridge. Supported by: Sebra and Bra, crafted by Kreshnik Xhiku.

The statue was installed as part of the City of Sculpture initiative created by the City of Westminster and was unveiled on the 100th anniversary of Albanian independence. However there appears to be no Albanian connection to explain the choice of this site.

Site: Lady Samuel's Garden (2 memorials)

W2, Corner of Inverness Terrace and Porchester Gardens

Another plaque on the wall, in the same style as the Viscountess's, reads: "This garden was refurbished by Westminster City Council in consultation with the Residents of Bayswater, January 1992."

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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George Skanderbeg

Albanian national hero. Born George Kastrioti (or Castriota) Skanderbeg and a...

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BRA

Westminster City Council informs us that this acronym stands for 'Bayswater R...

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SEBRA

South East Bayswater Residents Association. A group formed to protect the spe...

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Mal Berisha

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Albania. Born in Tropoja. He ...

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Susie Burbridge

Westminster City Councillor.

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Robert Davis

Solicitor and Westminster Councillor. Mayor of Westminster 1996/97.

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Beatrice Viscountess Samuel

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