A view showing the south side of the Wellington Arch before it was relocated in 1882, with the entrance sceen to Hyde Park visible through the archway

Date:: 1870 - 1881

Location:: Wellington Arch, Hyde Park Corner, Westminster, City of Westminster, Greater London Authority

Reference:: MBW02/026

Type:: Photograph (Albumen Print)

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Description

The monument was relocated in 1882 as part of a road widening scheme. The statue of Wellington was also removed at this time and moved to Aldershot. Later, in 1912, a bronze sculpture depicting a winged Victory was added to the top.

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This is part of the Collection: MBW02 Metropolitan Board Of Works Photographs

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People & Organisations

Photographer: York, Frederick Arlington Viler

Person Of Historic Interest/Notable Pers: Wellesley, Arthur

Keywords

Victorian Statue, Georgian Triumphal Arch