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Latitude: 51.4519 / 51°27'6"N
Longitude: -0.9386 / 0°56'19"W
OS Eastings: 473848
OS Northings: 173085
OS Grid: SU738730
Mapcode National: GBR QVG.7Y
Mapcode Global: VHDWT.PR4T
Plus Code: 9C3XF326+QH
Entry Name: Statue of George Palmer
Listing Date: 14 December 1978
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1113555
English Heritage Legacy ID: 39118
ID on this website: 101113555
Location: Palmer Park, New Town, Reading, Berkshire, RG6
County: Reading
Electoral Ward/Division: Park
Parish: Non Civil Parish
Built-Up Area: Reading
Traditional County: Berkshire
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Berkshire
Church of England Parish: Reading St Luke
Church of England Diocese: Oxford
Tagged with: Statue
PALMER PARK
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Statue of George Palmer
SU 7373 8/545
II
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1891. Sculptor George Blackall Simmonds. Bronze. The founder of Huntley
and Palmer's biscuit empire carries his silk hat and his umbrella in his right
hand and grasps his lapel with his left. Tall pink granite plinth with moulded
base and cornice. Erected by public subscription. Stood in Broad Street.
Unveiled 4.xi.1891. Moved to present position (Palmer also gave this Park
to Reading) in 1930. A very unusual statue.
Listing NGR: SU7384873085
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