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North of the #RoyalAlbertHall, inside #KensingtonGardens you will find this stalwart remembrance commissioned by #QueenVictoria in 1872, in dedication to her late husband #PrinceAlbert, who died in 1861 aged 42. Designed by #GeorgeGilbertScott, this #GothicRevival pavilion enshrines a gilt-bronze statue as an immortal reminder of his status as an innovator across Europe.
In Source: Albert Memorial
#TempleBarMemorial is crowned by a #Dragon, symbol of the #CityOfLondon. Along the base are the mythical giant guardians of the City, #GogAndMagog. A bronze image on the east side shows a curtain fall on Wren’s #TempleBar while the statues of #QueenVictoria & #EdwardPrinceOfWales, celebrate the fact that in 1872, they were the last royals to pass through Wren’s gate.
In Source: Temple Bar Memorial
#ConcertHall in #SouthKensington, #London, the #RoyalAlbertHall was opened by #QueenVictoria in 1871. Famous for the annual #BBCProm concerts, the venue hosts classical, rock,pop, ballet & opera, film with live orchestral accompaniment, award ceremonies, sport, community events, charity performances & banquets. Many world leading artists have appeared here. royalalberthall.com
In Source: Royal Albert Hall
The #HouseofHanover reigned over the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Ireland from 1714 to 1901. A German #RoyalHouse founded by #KingGeorgeI, the dynasty provided six #Hanoverian British monarchs including #KingGeorgeIII who ruled during the #AmericanRevolution, & ending with #QueenVictoria.
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