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Statue of Lord Mayo at Calcutta, unveiled by the Prince of Wales on New Year's Day, 1876. Creator: Unknown
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Statue of Lord Mayo at Calcutta, unveiled by the Prince of Wales on New Year's Day, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Statue of Lord Mayo at Calcutta, unveiled by the Prince of Wales on New Year's Day, 1876. A part of the Prince's proceedings at Calcutta on New-Year's Day was...to unveil a statue of Lord Mayo...This statue, a colossal equestrian one, the work of Mr. Thornycroft, stands on the Maidan, near Government House. In the telegram of the day's doings given by "The Times" it is stated that several Rajahs were present, and that Mr. Bullen Smith read an address. The Prince expressed a melancholy satisfaction at unveiling the statue of one whom he had been proud to call his friend, and who would have left a great name among Indian Viceroys had he lived. On behalf of the widow, children, and friends of Lord Mayo he thanked the committee for what they had done in honour of his memory. The Prince then unveiled the statue, which is a good likeness'. From "Illustrated London News", 1876
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[Caption] This photograph captures the moment of the unveiling of the Statue of Lord Mayo in Calcutta, India, on New Year's Day in 1876. The Prince of Wales, who is depicted in the image, performed the ceremony in honor of the late Lord Mayo, a distinguished British statesman and Viceroy of India. The statue, a colossal equestrian one, was the work of renowned English sculptor Sir Hamo Thornycroft. It stands proudly on the Maidan, near Government House, in Calcutta. The occasion was marked by the presence of several Rajahs and a reading of an address by Mr. Bullen Smith. In his speech, the Prince expressed his sadness at unveiling the statue of a man whom he had considered a friend. He went on to thank the committee for their efforts in honoring Lord Mayo's memory. The Prince then unveiled the statue, revealing a likeness of Lord Mayo that has left a lasting impression on Indian history. Lord Mayo had left a great name among Indian Viceroys had he lived, and this statue serves as a testament to his legacy. This photograph is taken from the pages of the Illustrated London News, a renowned British publication, and provides a glimpse into the grandeur and significance of this historical event. The image offers a fascinating insight into the colonial era in India and the role of the British monarchy in shaping its history.
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