The large statue of King George III (1760-1820) was erected on the Esplanade in 1809-10 to celebrate his golden jubilee. King George III popularised Weymouth as a seaside resort during his 14 summer visits here between 1789 and 1805.

Date:
1880 - 1900
Location:
The Esplanade, Weymouth, Dorset
Reference:
OP10380
Type:
Photograph (Positive)
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This is part of the Series: RBO01/13 Early Photographic Print Collection: Dorset; within the Collection: RBO01 Early Photographic Print Collection

Rights

Source: Historic England Archive

Keywords

Georgian Commemorative Monument, Promenade