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Jan 1, 2009 · Collectively, the 12 statues in the Square with Wellington adjacent comprise a superb history of the nineteenth century both locally and nationally. The statues fall into 5 groups: royalty – Victoria and Albert; politics – Oswald, Peel, Gladstone; literature – Scott, Burns, Campbell; military – Moore, Clyde; science & technology ...
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Sep 13, 2012 · Your guide to the statues of George Square. They've all stood in the heart of Glasgow for at least 100 years, but now the city council has provoked controversy with a radical plan to remove...
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Joseph Swan's panoramic engraving of 1829 shows the early development of the square and its surrounding buildings. [3] The square boasts an important collection of statues and monuments, including those dedicated to Robert Burns, James Watt, Sir Robert Peel and Sir Walter Scott .
Feb 5, 2023 · The first statue to be erected in George Square was a bronze statue of King George III, which was unveiled in 1834. This statue was a symbol of the city’s loyalty to the British monarchy and its commitment to the Union. The statue was later replaced by a larger, more elaborate bronze statue of Queen Victoria in 1854.
Named after King George III, this square is home to numerous statues and monuments commemorating notable figures from Scotland’s past. Either see the square on a self-guided tour or join a guided tour courtesy of Get Your Guide .
There are 12 statues in George Square, including monuments to Robert Burns, Queen Victoria and James Watt. Sir Walter Scott Monument Glasgow In the centre of the square, at the top of an 80 foot (24 m) Doric column, is a statue of Sir Walter Scott.
Oct 11, 2022 · The square has several important statues and monuments as well, including those dedicated to Robert Burns, James Watt, Sir Robert Peel, Sir Walter Scott, and Sir John Moore, whose statue was accompanied originally by a sword, before it was lost.
