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The Memorial to George V
Thames Street, Windsor

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The Unveiling Ceremony

23rd April 1937

See also
The Life and Times of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother

King George V Memorial in 2000

The George V Memorial in 2000 surrounded by mature trees.

The Memorial to King George V at the junction of Thames Street and Datchet Road was provided by public subscription. The work is from a design by Sir Edwin Lutyens, R.A., and was unveiled by King George VI on 23rd April I937.

King George V

The area prior to building

The area before The George V Memorial was built on the site of the former Windsor brewery buildings. "Noakes & Co. Ltd., Brewers" in cast iron formed the archway, middle right.

The unveiling

King George VI and Queen Mary in attendance as the Union Flag falls from the memorial

King George VI and Queen Mary

King George VI and Queen Mary
(Detail from above photo)

It is said that this speech made by George VI was his first in public since his accession five months earlier.

"If I may speak for a moment of him in whose honour this memorial has been erected, let me only say that to me, personally, the memory of my father will always bring the inspiration of a high example.

"I hope that in trying to fulfil our great responsibilities the Queen and I may be supported by some measure of that trust and affection which were so fully given to him and to my dear mother by the people of this country and of the Empire."

After the unveiling

After the unveiling, visitors gather to take a closer look at the memorial
as water flows from the left and right cascades

An early view of the George V memorial

An early view of the George V memorial

 

See also

The George V Jubilee Medal, 1935

The Life and Times of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother

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