Statue of Queen Victoria

The Statue of Queen Victoria is a bronze memorial on a granite plinth in Hove showing the monarch holding a scepter and orb. The plinth features four bronze panels with reliefs depicting different areas of human progress.

The memorial was created in 1901 by sculptor Thomas Brock and has stood on the Hove seafront since then. It was made during a time when such monuments were used to honor significant historical figures.

The bronze panels on the plinth display scenes from different areas of life that gained importance during the Victorian era. Visitors can study the crafted details of these reliefs and understand which values of that period are represented here.

The monument stands freely accessible on Grand Avenue and is easy to reach from the seafront. It can be visited at any time of day as it sits in a public area with good lighting.

One of the bronze panels shows an abstract depiction of Justice holding scales, while another shows a woman with a child at an anvil. These unusual scenes are often hard to spot and offer insight into Victorian symbolism.

Location: Brighton and Hove

Inception: 1901

Creator: Thomas Brock

GPS coordinates: 50.82463,-0.16926

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:22