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Reading
Berkshire
South East England

Palmer Park

George Palmer

Long Sutton, Somerset 1818 - 1897
proprietor of the Huntley & Palmers biscuit manufacturers of Reading; mayor of Reading 1857-58, Member of Parliament 1878-1885
(Wikipedia)

George Simonds
Singer / Morris Singer / William Morris (London)
1891

Description

Bronze statue of George Palmer with his head and umbrella in his hand.

Inscription(s)

GEORGE PALMER
Mayor of Reading
1857-58
Member for the Borough
1878-1885

Erected
by Public Subscription
in
recognition of
the services and gifts
of
M^r George Palmer
to this Town
4 November
1891

Signature

Founded by Singer & Sons Frome S…

Sculptor

George Blackall Simonds (Reading 1843 - Bradfield 1929), British sculptor (Wikipedia).

Sources & Information

Wikipedia, Statue of George Palmer.
The Trooper Potts Memorial Site, Public Works of Art in Reading Town Center.
GetReading, Reading's artworks: What they are, who made them and what they represent.

Locatie (N 51°27'7" - W 0°56'18") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: gbse186; Photograph: 20 March 2019
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