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The statue of George Palmer stands in Palmer Park, in Reading, Berkshire. The statue, by George Blackall Simonds, was unveiled in 1891, though it was originally in Broad Street and only later moved to Palmer Park.〔 The statue has been classed Grade II Listed monument since 14 December 1978. ==Statue== The statue was given by the towns-folk of Reading, "in recognition of his services and gifts to the town",〔DNB "George Palmer"〕 and unveiled 4 November 1891,〔 the same day of the opening of the 49 acre Palmer Park.〔 Four thousand subscribed to the cost of the statue. The opening of the park and the unveiling of the statue have been described as "the biggest celebration Reading had ever seen. It was originally sited in Broad Street, but was moved in 1930 to its current location as it caused traffic congestion. The statue depicts Palmer, standing, with top hat and umbrella clasped in his right hand, while his left holds his lapel. It was the first statue in Britain with an umbrella. The statue is in bronze, mounted on a substantial pink granite plinth, with moulded cornice and base.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Statue of George Palmer」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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