Born Schloss Rosenau, Coburg, Germany, as Albert Francis Augustus Charles Emanuel. Married his first cousin, Victoria, in 1840. President of the Commissioners for the Great Exhibition. Generally in charge of any large and/or cultural project around, such as the 30 year rebuilding of the Houses of Parliament after the fire of 1834.
The picture is a watercolour by Victoria.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Prince Albert
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Albert Memorial - Prince Albert
Albert is shown holding the catalogue of the Great Exhibition, held in this p...
Coburg Dwellings
Coburg Dwellings This block was built by the Mercers Company in 1904. It was ...
Cromwell Buildings
The Prince Regent (later King George IV) had died more than twenty years befo...
This section lists the memorials created by the subject on this page:
Prince Albert
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Jenner statue
{On a red granite panel laid into the front of the stone plinth:} Jenner {On...
Prince Albert's words of wisdom
What do you think Albert might be on about? We doubt many people would guess ...
Other Subjects
Diana Princess of Wales
Born Lady Diana Frances Spencer in Norfolk. Married the Prince of Wales at St Paul's Cathedral in London on 29 July 1981, divorced 28 August 1996. Died in a car crash in Paris with Dodi Fayed. Abov...
12 memorials
Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands
She had a busy time on her visit to England in June 1989 to help us celebrate the Glorious Revolution of 1688 and the crowning of William of Orange in 1689. We've found 1 memorial she unveiled on ...
3 memorials
Coronation of King Edward VII
King Edward VII. Originally scheduled for 26 June but delayed due to the main player needing to have his appendix out, an innovative operation at the time. The elderly Archbishop Temple officiated ...
9 memorials
Princess Charlotte of Wales
As the only child of George, Prince of Wales (later George IV) and Caroline of Brunswick Charlotte was second in line to the throne. Born Carlton House (where Carlton House Terrace now stands) and ...
1 memorial
King George V
Reigned: 1910 - 1936. Born third in line to the throne, after his father (who became King Edward VII) and his elder brother Prince Albert Victor, who died early. Crowned on 22 June 1911. Married ...
50 memorials
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Ellen and William Craft - blue plaque
W6, Cambridge Grove, 26
The Crafts have another plaque in this road but English Heritage are clear that this (number 26) is the house in which the Crafts settled...
2 subjects commemorated,
1 creator
2 subjects commemorated,
1 creator
Charles Dickens home - WC1
WC1, Tavistock Square, Tavistock House, South, Entrance C (BMA)
Getty has a photo of the unveiling, captioned "A plaque is unveiled at the British Medical Association in Tavistock Square, London, to co...
2 subjects commemorated
The Trafalgar Way - Canada House
WC2, Cockspur Street, Canada House
This area has been known as Little Canada Londonist explains why.
6 subjects commemorated,
1 creator
Brook and Cranleigh House Residents Association
Also known as "Brook and Cranleigh House Tenants and Residents Association". Active c. 2013.
2 memorials
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