2022
SO5139 : Edward Elgar statue
taken 3 years ago, near to Hereford, County of Herefordshire, England
This is 1 of 2 images, with title Edward Elgar statue in this square
Edward Elgar statue
Edward Elgar statue with Hereford Cathedral in the background.
Hereford statue of Sir Edward Elgar
This sculpture of Sir Edward Elgar is situated adjacent to Hereford Cathedral on Cathedral Green. The sculpture was commissioned by the Elgar in Hereford Group and sculpted by Jemma Pearson. It was unveiled in 2005 by mezzo-soprano Dame Janet Baker.
This sculpture captures Elgar leaning on a bicycle gazing at the cathedral. For Elgar cycling was a popular pastime, he regularly cycled the local lanes, exploring the countryside of Herefordshire and Worcestershire. His bicycle was a Sunbeam bicycle, nicknamed "Mr Phoebus". He even cycled from Worcestershire to watch Wolverhampton Wanderers.
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- Grid Square
- SO5139, 1333 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Philip Halling (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Wednesday, 28 September, 2022 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Tuesday, 4 October, 2022
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
SO 5107 3984 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:3.2863N 2:42.9004W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: SO 5107 3984
- View Direction
- Southwest (about 225 degrees)
