Erection date: 7/12/1905
{On the plaque below the statue:}
Victoria, R. & I., 1837 – 1901
This statue was erected by public voluntary subscription throughout the borough of Woolwich as a memorial of the loyalty and affection of the people to their late beloved Queen Victoria.
George Kelham – Chairman of Committee
Arthur B. Bryceson – Town Clerk, William Thos. Vincent – Hon. Secs.
Unveiled by HRH The Duke of Connaught & Strathearn, Dec. 7 1905
{On the right of the base:}
W. Pomeroy Sc. 1905
This is a marble copy of the bronze statue in Chester.
"R & I" was a suffix that Victoria used after being proclaimed Empress of India in 1877. It stands for 'regina et imperatrix'; 'queen and empress'.
Site: Woolwich Town Hall 2 (2 memorials)
SE18, Wellington Street, Greenwich Town Hall
This statue and window are on the first floor of the town hall, visible and accessible from the main entrance area.
To see 5 other stained glass windows at the town hall see Woolwich Town Hall 1.
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