2011
NZ2464 : Earl Grey atop his monument
taken 15 years ago, near to Gateshead, England
This is 1 of 5 images, with title starting with Earl Grey in this square
Earl Grey atop his monument
See NZ2464 : Earl Grey Monument, Newcastle Upon Tyne photographed by wfmillar.
In 1941, during World War II, the head of the statue was knocked off by a bolt of lightning. In 1947, sculptor Roger Hedley created a new head based on the preserved fragments of the original Link
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In 1941, during World War II, the head of the statue was knocked off by a bolt of lightning. In 1947, sculptor Roger Hedley created a new head based on the preserved fragments of the original Link
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- Grid Square
- NZ2464, 2646 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Mike Quinn (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Wednesday, 20 April, 2011 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Wednesday, 20 April, 2011
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
NZ 248 644 [100m precision]
WGS84: 54:58.4300N 1:36.7900W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: NZ 248 642
- View Direction
- North-northeast (about 22 degrees)
