Detail View: SHIMMER: Monument to Edward VII
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Title:
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Monument to Edward VII
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Creation Date:
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1910
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Image Date:
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2006
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Period:
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20th century
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Location:
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Hickleton, South Yorkshire
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Country:
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ENGLAND, UK
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Display Creator:
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not known
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Image ID:
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d082c
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Description:
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Base of monument. Location: On a triangular site adjoining Doncaster Road (A635) at its junction with Hickleton Road. The ground is marked off with small stone bollards supporting a chain and planted with trees. The memorial is in its centre. Description: An octagonal shaft and 2-tiered pedestal supporting a cross, the whole mounted on 5 octagonal steps. On the cross facing east is a badly worn coat of arms; facing west is a bearded figure holding a child. The monument is sited on a circular grass mound. Inscription: On the upper pedestal, facing the church: May 6th 1910. On the upper pedestal, facing away from the the church: Grant him O Lord eternal rest / and in light perpetual / shine upon him : On the lower pedestal, facing the church: to Edward vii : / King of England : / in memory of the past : On the lower pedestal, facing away from the church: Erected by Charles Lindley : / Viscount Halifax : his / ? and ? : Commission: Charles Lindley (1839-1934) 2nd Viscount Halifax.
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Rights:
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© Sheffield Hallam University
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Permissions:
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For educational use only. This image may be used in print or digital materials provided that full acknowledgment is given, expressed as follows: " © < insert details from the 'Rights' field >. Photographed by < insert details from the 'Photographed by' field >."
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Photographed by:
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Dave Ball
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Creator:
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not known
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Creator Role:
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Sculptor.
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Subject Heading:
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Stone crosses
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Subject Heading:
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Memorials -- England
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Subject Heading:
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Monuments -- England
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Subject Heading:
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Sculpture, British -- 1900-2000
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Subject Heading:
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Sculpture -- England (South Yorkshire)
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Subject Heading:
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Calligraphy
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Subject Heading:
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Stone carving
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