Statue

Derby statue

Erection date: 11/7/1874

Inscription

{Cut into the red granite immediately below the statue:}
1799 - Derby - 1869

{On base of statue:}
M. Noble, Sculpt. London

H. Young & Co, Art Founders, Pimlico

The relief panels, by Montford, on the four sides of the plinth show scenes from Derby's life and are entitled: House of Commons 1833, Chancellor of the University Oxford 1853, The Central Executive Cotton Famine Relief Committee Manchester 1865, Cabinet Council 1867. The statue shows him wearing his Chancellor robes.

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SW1, Parliament Square

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Derby statue

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Edward Geoffrey Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby

Tory politician. Born at Knowsley Park, Lancashire. Overcame his early boiste...

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H. Young & Co.

Foundry opened in Eccleston Street, Pimlico.

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Horace Montford

Sculptor, at one time assistant to Matthew Noble.  Born Shrewsbury.  Father t...

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Matthew Noble

Sculptor. Born Yorkshire. If the National Portrait Gallery collection is anyt...

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