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Regency Court, NOTTINGHAM, NG9 2DS

The female figure represents Hope. The memorial is in respect of what is known as the Second Boer War (the campaign of 1899-1902). It was unveiled on the 13th February 1904, in the presence of Col. Sir Lancelot Rolleston, KCB, DSO. The architect was Mr Arthur Marshall, ARIBA, of Messrs. Pask & Thorpe of Nottingham. The cost was £200. It is a Grade II listed structure. Inscriptions: 6 o'clock face: This Memorial was erected by public subscription to the honoured memory of Beeston soldiers who lost their lives during the Boer Campaign 1899-1902. In the cause of an United Empire. 12 o'clock face: five names: see:- Image The monument was originally on a roadside location in Post Office Square but in the 1930's it was moved to the northern edge of the park abutting High Road. In the late 20th century it was moved to its present position in the park. Much of this information from the War Memorials Register maintained by the Imperial war Museums. © WMR-22 Image

The inscription reads:- "This Memorial was erected by public subscription to the honoured memory of Beeston soldiers who lost their lives during the Boer Campaign 1899-1902. In the cause of an United Empire." Beneath is a floral design and under that the year 1903. This was presumably the year the memorial was made, as it was not unveiled until February 1904. See also:- Image

For several decades the inscription had deteriorated (the press were complaining as long ago as the 1920's) until it was almost completely illegible. At some point in the 2000's some major renovation seems to have been carried out to the monument and this included re-engraving the names of the five Beeston soldiers who died in the campaign of 1899-1902. The floral design below the names was left untouched, as was the year of 1903 below that, which continues on its way to total illegibility. The restored text:- "Private William Taft killed at Roodeval. Private Arthur Villiers 2nd Grenadier Guards died at Pretoria of enteric. Lance-Corporal Frank Stapleton 4th Derbyshire Regiment killed at Rehenoster. Private George Hallam Williams 12th Company Imperial Yeomanry South Notts. Hussars died at Nauport of enteric. Private John William Cunnington 12th Company Imperial Yeomanry South Notts. Hussars killed at Lindley." See also:- Image

The statue of Hope was installed in Beeston to commemorate the Boer War and moved to this location later.

During works at the junction of Regent Street and Middle Street, The official pedestrian route is diverted through Regency Court.

For the fallen of the Boer War. The Two World Wars of the 20th century are commemorated at the other side of the town http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/724881.

See http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1147327.

Until the recent (about 4 or 5 years ago) refurbishments which opened up the entrance to this open space to the High Road, the row of shops in the distance would not have been visible. The removal of the old gates, while regrettable itself has made this pleasant spot far more accessible.

Services work continues prior to work on full tramway construction. From the end of March 2013, Middle Street will become one way towards Regent Street in both directions for a period of approximately 12 months.

Westbound traffic is currently diverted through The City.