W2, Kensisngton Gardens
Our photo shows the south-west corner of the garden presided over by Victoria. Albert watches over the south-east corner. Each profile is wreathed in laurels and surmounted with a crown. This lovely garden, like many Victorian creations, Prince Albert's idea, was designed by Sir James Pennethorne. The pumphouse/shelter, at the northern end was designed by Sir Charles Barry and Robert Banks.
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Italian Garden - Victoria
Reigned: 1837-1901, 64 years. Born Kensington Palace. Daughter of Edward, Duk...
This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
Italian Garden - Victoria
Born Gloucestershire. A prolific Victorian sculptor. The splendid Speel give...
This section lists the other memorials at the same location as the memorial on this page:
Italian Garden - Victoria
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