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Lord Palmerston inaugurating the statue of the late Sir G. C. Lewis at Hereford, 1864. Creator: Unknown
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Lord Palmerston inaugurating the statue of the late Sir G. C. Lewis at Hereford, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Lord Palmerston inaugurating the statue of the late Sir G. C. Lewis at Hereford, 1864. The British prime minister unveils a statue by Carlo Marochetti. 'The figure is cast in bronze, and is 7 ft. 6 in. high...In St. Peter's-square a platform had been erected for the accommodation of the noble Viscount, the gentry of the county, and the municipal authorities...An immense crowd was assembled within a short distance, by whom the noble Viscount was most enthusiastically cheered...The Rev. Mr. Clive then addressed his Lordship, inviting him to uncover the monument of his departed colleague, whose public and private virtues were justly and gracefully described in Mr. Clive's most appropriate speech. Lord Palmerston then drew aside the curtain...amid the deafening cheers of the multitude, the troops simultaneously presenting arms, salutes being also fired, and the militia band playing a slow and solemn march...There has seldom been, observed Lord Palmerston, any man in a great public career who so entitled himself to the esteem and admiration of his fellow-countrymen...It is therefore, I say, quite a becoming act on the part of the people of this city and county to have erected to his memory the statue which we have now uncovered".' From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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In this historic photo print, we see Lord Palmerston inaugurating the statue of the late Sir G. C. Lewis at Hereford in 1864. The British prime minister unveils a magnificent bronze statue by Carlo Marochetti, standing at an impressive 7 ft. 6 in. high.
The scene is set in St. Peter's Square, where a platform has been erected for Lord Palmerston, the gentry of the county, and municipal authorities to witness this momentous occasion. An immense crowd has gathered nearby, cheering enthusiastically as Lord Palmerston pays tribute to his departed colleague.
The Rev. Mr. Clive delivers a moving speech describing Sir G.C. Lewis's public and private virtues before inviting Lord Palmerston to unveil the monument. As the curtain falls away amid cheers from the crowd and salutes from troops, it is clear that Sir G.C. Lewis was held in high esteem by his fellow countrymen.
Lord Palmerston praises Sir G.C. Lewis as a man who truly earned the admiration of his peers during his great public career, making it fitting for the people of Hereford to honor him with such a grand statue.
This print captures not only a significant moment in history but also serves as a reminder of the lasting impact individuals can have on their communities through their dedication and service to others.
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