A Tuscan column surmounted by a bronze statue of the Duke, the second son of George III. At the time of his death his debts amounted to £2,000,000 and it was suggested that the 124ft column would keep him safely out of the way of his creditors.

Date:
1875
Location:
Duke of York Column, Waterloo Place, Whitehall, City of Westminster, Greater London Authority
Reference:
HT01541
Type:
Photograph (Inkjet Print)
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Content

This is part of the Series: HWT01/01 Glass Plate Negatives And Inkjet Prints; within the Collection: HWT01 Henry W Taunt Collection

Rights

Source: Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Taunt, Henry William

Keywords

Tuscan Column, Victorian Commemorative Monument