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Glasgow, George Square, Statue Of William Ewart Gladstone
Statue (20th Century)
Site Name Glasgow, George Square, Statue Of William Ewart Gladstone
Classification Statue (20th Century)
Canmore ID 143451
Site Number NS56NE 708
NGR NS 59272 65421
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/143451
- Council Glasgow, City Of
- Parish Glasgow (City Of Glasgow)
- Former Region Strathclyde
- Former District City Of Glasgow
- Former County Lanarkshire
NS56NE 708 59272 65421
Designed by William Hamo Thornycroft. Unveiled 11 October 1902.
Unveiled by Earl of Rosebery. Thornycroft also responsible for fountain groups in London.
A B Campbell 1951
Depicted in robes of Rector of Glagow University. Two bronze reliefs on base, depicting Gladstone in House of Commons and at Hawerden. Originally sited in front of City Chambers.
E Williamson A Riches M Higgs 1989
EXTERNAL REFERENCE:
Courtauld Institute: George Square, W H Thornycrofy, W E Gladstone, 1013/29(33)
