Statue of Queen Victoria, Victorian marble statue on College Green, Bristol, England
The Statue of Queen Victoria depicts the monarch holding imperial regalia and rests on a copper base decorated with fish and cherub motifs at College Green. The marble work stands roughly 8 feet 6 inches tall and anchors the visual composition of this public square beside the cathedral.
This Grade II listed monument was unveiled in 1888 during Bristol's celebrations of Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee. Its placement necessitated relocating the Bristol High Cross replica to make room for the new installation.
The statue occupies a focal point on College Green where people gather and pass through daily. It has become part of Bristol's public identity, serving as a landmark that connects residents and visitors to the city's past.
The statue sits at the top of College Green next to the cathedral and is accessible via paved pathways. The space is open to pedestrians at all times and requires no special arrangements to visit.
A glass time capsule was discovered inside the monument's base in 2004 and is now housed at the Bristol City Museum. This hidden capsule contains items from the era of the statue's installation, offering an unexpected window into Victorian intentions.
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