In the Royal Square stands the gilded statue of King George II. It was erected in 1751, in what had been for many years the Market Square. The Square was renamed Royal Square in honour of the King (and the statue) and in gratitude for his contribution towards building the harbour.
For ABC Wednesday.
6 comments:
Thanks for sharing a great piece of history.
You surely won't miss that, just look at the shine on that thing.
ah, the king before the troubles...
ROG, ABC Wednesday team
Amazing and fancy statue. thanks for a glimpse of history.
Looks new and shining!
Great shot.
He is really shining. Good example of a K.
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