Memorial to King Edward VII, Birkenhead
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Memorial to King Edward VII, Birkenhead
Image: © Peter Craine Taken: 23 Jan 2007
This is on the roundabout by Birkenhead Central railway station. There is interesting information on Edward VII (eldest son of Queen Victoria) at http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/MOedwardVII.htm and more information on the monument can be found at http://www.pmsa.org.uk/pmsa-database/5018/ . The inscription on the monument reads "KING EDWARD VII MEMORIAL A.D. 1901 - 1910 ERECTED BY PUBLIC CONTRIBUTIONS. ARTHUR W. WILLMER MAYOR A.D. 1911" The period 1901-1910 refers to his years of reign. The monument is also used as a meeting place for Goths and Moshers.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.388967
Longitude
-3.020911