2019
SO5139 : Statue of Elgar
taken 5 years ago, near to Hereford, County of Herefordshire, England
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Statue of Elgar
A statue of Elgar leaning on a bicycle surveys Hereford Cathedral.
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, 1191 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Philip Halling (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Friday, 26 July, 2019 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Wednesday, 31 July, 2019
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
SO 5105 3981 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:3.2700N 2:42.9177W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: SO 5106 3981
- View Direction
- West-southwest (about 247 degrees)
