George V
1910 - 1936
Unveiled by George VI and we thank Jamie Davis for finding this link to the British Pathe news film of the unveiling. Everyone who was anyone was there.
The national monument to George V was formed of two parts: this statue and 471 playing fields across the UK. See FIT for more details.
SW1, St Margaret Street
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
George V statue
Reigned: 1910 - 1936. Born third in line to the throne, after his father (wh...
This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
George V statue
Became king unexpectedly when his brother, Edward VIII, abdicated. Like his u...
Born Glasgow. Reid was his mother's maiden name. Other work in London: 1936 ...
Architect. Born in Gawcott, Buckinghamshire. Often styled 'Sir Gilbert Scott'...
{On a granite plaque below the statue:} Sir Thomas Gresham, born c.1519, died...
{Front of base:} Thomas Cubitt, 1788 - 1855.{Plaque at right of base:} Thomas...
Inside the gates at each entrance to the square there is a modern information...
