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	Victoria Memorial - Kolkata, Monuments of Kolkata, Tour of Kolkata, Kolkata - The City of Joy
		The buildings, like the Victoria Memorial in Calcutta, and the Rashtrapati Bhavan, which were built between 1857, when the reins of India passed into the hands of the British Crown and 1947, when India gained independence, are good examples of the colonial style of architecture.
		The world famous Victoria Memorial in Calcutta is one of the finest examples of the European (western) style of architecture found in India.
		The Victoria Memorial is located in the heart of Calcutta city, which is the capital of West Bengal.
	www.indianvisit.com /monuments-india/victoria-memorial.htm (1012 words)

	Louis-Philippe Hébert
		The competition for this monument coincided with the one for former Prime Minister Alexander Mackenzie.
		The siting of Queen Victoria's sculpture was a contentious issue in Parliament, and the monument was never placed in the central position favoured by Hébert.
		The monument was unveiled by the future King George V in 1901.
	national.gallery.ca /exhibitions/exhibitions/lp_hebert/english/walking/victoria.html (291 words)

	QUEEN VICTORIA STATUE (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The Queen Victoria monument had become a favourite resting spot for pigeons and in 1996, for the first time since the 1988 ceremony, further maintenance was done on the statue.
		"Victoria was a queen as she owed allegiance to Him by whom Kings reign and princes decree justice.
		In mute eloquence this magnificent statue will proclaim that she was a benediction, not alone to the British people in the dear old land, and beyond the seas, but to the whole world; and besides, will be a constant reminder to all to follow the example of her beautiful life.
	collections.ic.gc.ca /wentworth/queenv.htm (1331 words)

	Seasons India :: Victoria Memorial - Monument of India
		The Victoria Memorial, with its formal gardens and water courses was conceived by Lord Curzon to commemorate the British Empire at its peak.
		Other colonial monuments within the city have either been obliterated with time or have been renamed or demolished.
		These house several mementos of British Imperialism - statues and busts of Queen Mary, George V and Queen Victoria; paintings of Robert Clive and the Queen, French Guns captured at the Battle of Plassey in 1757 and a fl marble throne of a nawab defeated by Clive.
	www.seasonsindia.com /art_culture/monu_victoria_sea.htm (222 words)

	Derbyshire Curiosities - Boothby monument at Ashbourne and Baslow clockface (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		This monument, in St Oswalds church, Ashbourne, is to Penelope Boothby who died in 1791 at the age of 5.
		There are many other worthwhile monuments in St Oswalds church, inparticular those to the Cockane and Bradbourne families.
		An unusual feature at the Parish Church of St Anne in Baslow, is this clock face which has the legend VICTORIA 1897, instead of numbers.
	www.derbyshireuk.net /curio19.html (175 words)

	Victorian Britain: British/UK/English history under Queen Victoria / Edward VII (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Victoria became Queen in 1837 when she was 18 years old, and married a German prince called Albert three years later.
		The Victoria Monument in front of Buckingham Palace was built to remember Queen Victoria, who died in 1901.
		Osborne House on the Isle of Wight: Travel/Tours/England/IsleOfWight
	www.ukstudentlife.com /Britain/History/Victorian.htm (955 words)

	Queen Victoria
		Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain, and Ireland, Empress of India, only child of Edward, Duke of Kent, and of Princess Victoria Mary Louisa of Saxe-Coburg Gotha, hitched up her skirts and moved to a new home this morning.
		Queen Victoria has a new home overlooking the tranquil waters of Queen's Valley Reservoir because of a recently rediscovered law limiting the number of statues which may be erected in St Helier.
		Queen Victoria herself had no comment to make about the move, but it is understood that she is not amused.
	www.societe-jersiaise.org /geraint/statues/victoria.html (8711 words)

	Wine International - the definitive guide from the essential wine magazine (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The wines of Hochheim were already famous and popular with Victorian British drinkers under their shortened name 'Hock', and the association with Queen Victoria built on this success.
		An English neo-gothic monument in the middle of the vineyard was unveiled to celebrate Queen Victoria's 35th birthday in 1854.
		Last night's reception was hosted by the Queen just ahead of a gala concert by the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, to raise funds for the rebuilding of Dresden's Frauenkirche, destroyed by the RAF during the Second World War bombardment of the German city.
	www.wineint.com /storyprint.asp?sc=1568 (248 words)

	Past Projects undertaken by Dun Laoghaire Harbour Company Ltd
		The Victoria Fountain was erected to commemorate Queen Victoria's visit to Dun Laoghaire in 1900, it was manufactured in Glasgow by Walter McFarland and Co. Ltd.
		The Victoria Fountain was described by architectural historian, Peter Pearson in his book 'Kingstown' as, "a beautiful monument, a defenseless symbol of the bygone age".
		The Victoria Fountain described by architectural historian Peter Pearson in his book 'Kingstown' as: "a beautiful monument, a defenseless symbol of the bygone age" was erected to commemorate Queen Victoria's visit to Dun Laoghaire in 1900.
	www.dlharbour.ie /content/projects/past_projects.php (1341 words)

	Victoria Monument: Historic London in June, A travel guide for the independent traveler
		Conceived in 1901 by Sir Aston Webb and constructed of the finest white marble, the Queen Victoria Memorial monument was unveiled in 1911.
		At the base, facing the Mall, is the seated figure of Victoria, 13 feet high, carved from a solid block of marble by Sir Thomas Brock.
		The small garden surrounding the memorial is enclosed by a balustrade with piers supporting sculpture, which includes the Heraldic Shields of countries in the British Commonwealth.
	london.dukegill.com /victoriamonument.html (181 words)

	The River Thames Guide - Things to Do - (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Its grandiose nature is made apparent by the large statue of Victoria, her resplendent cloak, hanging sleeves, and matriarchal nature being especially noticeable.
		There are so many sections of this monument, and the angels in all their finery are a wonderful sight to behold.
		Facing The Victoria Memorial on the other side of The Mall is Admiralty Arch which was actually conceived as part of Queen Victoria's memorial.
	www.riverthames.co.uk /thingstodo/1111.htm (343 words)

	Victoria Trail were to put the Sign
		They recommend that instead of the monument being erected on the south side of the Victoria Trail, a parking lot be developed on the north side, and the monument be placed on the side of the hill.
		The monument is being erected by the federal government to mark the new historic designation.
		Peats suggested that the Victoria Trail is a busy road and the monument's location on the south side is a safety issue.
	www.smokylake.com /history/signal/2003/j29victoriasign.htm (402 words)

	The Buckingham Palace (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Immediately in front the Palace is the Queen Victoria Memorial, unveiled in 1911 constructed in finest white marble.
		The central portion of the monument is surrounded by fountains with bronze figures representing the arts and other subjects.
		The monument is surmounted by a gilded figure of Victory accompanied by Constancy and Courage.
	members.aol.com /denznjoan1/buckingham.htm (572 words)

	Victoria Trail Monument
		Then at the January 23 council meeting, Riverlot owner Joyce Peats asked for the monument to be moved to the north side of the road.
		Peats said the road allowance where the monument is to be placed may be abandoned in some people's minds, but they use it to access their property for farming.
		One of the reasons for the choice was to have the river as a background for the monument, said the Parks Canada rep.
	www.smokylake.com /history/signal/2003/f19monument.htm (1266 words)

	BBC NEWS \| World \| South Asia \| Bid to save Calcutta landmark
		A case has been filed against the Victoria Memorial board of trustees which is headed by the governor of West Bengal.
		The environmentalists are determined to preserve the monument, built in the memory of Queen Victoria, which they describe as second only to the Taj Mahal in beauty and historical importance.
		They have demanded that the premises of the memorial should not be rented for public and private functions because of the risk of damage.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/low/world/south_asia/2049467.stm (441 words)

	Guidelines for Protected Area Management Categories (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		National designation Victoria Falls was proclaimed a national monument in 1935 and again in 1970 under the Monuments and Relicts Act, 1970.
		Reasons for classification as III (Natural Monument) Victoria Falls is one of the natural wonders of the world.
		Established as the first national monument in the USA under the Antiquities Act, 1906 and subsequently under the National Park Service Act, 1916, Devil's Tower is protected with respect to its geological and associated natural features which must remain undisturbed for public enjoyment.
	www.unep-wcmc.org /protected_areas/categories/eng/ex-iii.htm (1084 words)

	2nd Queen Victoria's Own Sappers & Miners, Memorial, Royal Engineers, MEG, Bangalore, India
		This Monument was earlier opposite the Ulsoor Lake and was always getting dirty due to the dust and sooth from the trucks that passed by.
		Since the Monument is very large, the same was shifted within the premises of the MEG, and they maintain and upkeep the Monument which faces the Parade Ground on one side and the MEG Head Qtrs (Monkey House : above pic:)on the others.
		The Monument is not accessable to outsiders except with special permission from the Commandant of MEG.
	www.geocities.com /Athens/Acropolis/9460/sapmem.htm (198 words)

	Victoria Memorial - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		There are several memorial to Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom.
		the Victoria Memorial (London) in front of Buckingham Palace in London, England
		This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists pages that might otherwise share the same title.
	www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Victoria_Monument (112 words)

	Media Release - Queen Victoria Monument Undergoes Preservation Treatment (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Throughout the years, the monument has suffered considerably from perching pigeons, graffiti vandals and from environmental pollutants.
		Although attempts have been made to surface treat the statue — in 1958, 1988 and 1996 — this is the first time the monument will be fully restored to close to it’s original appearance and condition.
		Once the monument is stabilized and restored, a maintenance plan will ensure it remains in good condition.
	www.city.hamilton.on.ca /news-room/archives/2004-Releases/04-10-01.asp (350 words)

	The Queen's Golden Jubilee - 3rd June 2002 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The Victoria Monument, at the centre of the picture was erected to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee (60 year anniversary) of Queen Victoria's accession.
		For those who'd gone to see the Jubilee celebrations, but wouldn't be able to cope without their regular fix of the soap opera 'Eastenders', that evening's episode of the show was relayed to the big screens around the Palace.
		After the "Party at the Palace" pop concert concluded with Paul McCartney leading the country into a performance of 'All You Need Is Love', the Queen made her way to the front of the Palace, led by a procession of children carrying lanterns.
	www.mykreeve.net /london/golden_jubilee/index.htm (760 words)

	WW1 Soldiers' Memorial, Merino, Victoria, Australia
		The total height of the monument from the base to the top of the flag pole is 20 feet.
		A new flag pole was erected at the Merino cenotaph in July, 2005 by the Merino Progress Association thanks to a donation from the Merino Red Cross Unit.
		The monument was erected by W. DALE, of Casterton, at the cost of £277.
	www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au /merino/soldiers.htm (3877 words)

	Bradford Sculpture Trail - Art - Statue of Queen Victoria (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		It is perhaps hard for us now to understand the enormous impact the death of Queen Victoria in 1901 had upon the nation as a whole.
		Queen Victoria is depicted as she would have been at her first 'ubilee in 1887, wearing full regalia, crowned, and with a wreath symbolising her status as Empress of India.
		Queen Victoria is 12 feet high and was cast by the founders J.W. Singer and Sons, Frome using 3 tons of bronze.
	www.ngfl.ac.uk /sculptrail/sculp3.html (531 words)

	Sculpture on the Victoria Embankment (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The Victoria Embankment was built in 1864-70, providing a pleasant walkway alongside the River Thames, but at the cost of considerably diminishing the width of the river.
		Thomas Thornycroft was one of many who objected to this idea on the grounds that Albert believed that ‘our public monuments should be in art the expression of our present condition and civilisation’ so that the Needle would be a poor monument of the 19th Century.
		monument, with a bronze group by V. Rousseau (1917-20), very much in the idiom of the period, and two limestone classical relief sculptures, much weathered.
	www.speel.demon.co.uk /other/embank1.htm (923 words)

	Office de Tourisme - Le Boulou - Circuit Culturel - Monument de la Bataille du Boulou (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Un monument situé rue du Square commémore la victoire que remporta en l'an 1794 le Général Dugommier à la tête des troupes françaises sur les troupes espagnoles du Général Ricardos.
		Un monument situat carrer del "Square" commemora la victòria del General Dugommier l'any 1794, capitost de les tropes franceses enfront de les tropes espanyoles del General Ricardos.
		This monument, located, rue du Square, commemorates the victory in 1794 of the French troops led by General Dugommier against the Spanish troops led by General Ricardos.
	www.ot-leboulou.fr /cc-bataille.htm (225 words)

	Worldisround - London as it is! - Photograph - Queen Victoria Memorial Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		It was built in 1911 to honour Queen Victoria who died 10 years earlier.
		As well as the 13 feet high statue of Victoria there are figures representing Charity, Courage, Truth and Justice.
		This white marble monument standing in pride of place right outside Buckingham Palace is commonly called The Wedding Cake.
	www.worldisround.com /articles/13388/photo1.html (162 words)

	Port Cities: - Monuments gallery (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		This gallery shows a few examples of monuments which have been built in Liverpool.
		Disraeli monument on the front steps of St George's Hall.
		With two of the four sculptures that are nest to the Monument
	www.mersey-gateway.org.uk /server.php?show=ConGallery.28 (115 words)

	Victoria Monument, Dalton Square, Lancaster, UK at dawn, 13 June, 2004
		Victoria Monument, Dalton Square, Lancaster, UK at dawn, 13 June, 2004
		The Victoria Monument was given to the town by Lord Ashton in 1907.
		Sculpted by Herbert Hampton, Queen Victoria and the four corner lions are in bronze.
	www.ministry-of-information.co.uk /blog1/130604-08.htm (125 words)

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