Tuesday, 23 June 2015

*WEYMOUTH* - George III (1738-1820)

Inscription:- "The grateful inhabitants to GEORGE THE THIRD on his entering the 50th year of his REIGN."
Sculptor:- designed by the architect James Hamilton, although the work itself probably carried out by one Mr Sealy who worked for the company Coade and Sealy.
Unveiled:- 1810 (foundation stone laid 1809).
Notes:- Grade I Listed monument; it looks extra shiny/garish as it was given a big makeover in 2008; important enough to have its own Wikipedia page.
Either side of the massive piece of stone which the statue is on, are a unicorn and a lion which both look resplendent and add even more to the garish tone.
Overall:- 6.5/10

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