Prince Albert Statue, Wolverhampton, West Midlands

This statue was built in 1866 and has the inscriptions: ALBERT : PRINCE CONSORT : BORN 1819/DIED 1861 : ERECTED BY SUBSCRIPTION/INAUGURATED BY THE QUEEN NOVEMBER 1866. Albert is depicted in military uniform and seated on standing horse. The inauguration is said to have been Victoria's first public engagement after Albert's death.

Location

West Midlands Wolverhampton

Period

Victorian (1837 - 1901)

Tags

statue memorial remembrance royal victoria albert Victorian (1837 - 1901)