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Statue of Sir Henry Royce |
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More Structures and Ornamentation Sir Henry Royce's Statue
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Photo courtesy of Derby Evening Telegraph |
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| The statue of Sir (Frederick) Henry Royce was placed in the Arboretum at the request of the Company's Directors in June 1923, it was moved to the River Gardens in 1972 and moved again, in September 1990, to Rolls Royce's Moor Lane site. | |
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Above: Royce's Statue and the fountain, Circa 1960 Photo: postcard courtesy of Margaret and Laurie Webster |
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All recent colour photographs of Henry Royce (below) Christopher Harris, April 2003 |
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Inscription on the statue's pedestal showing details of the move to the Riverside Gardens |
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Sculptor's inscription/signature (Derwent Wood R. A.) and the date (1921) the work was completed. |
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New home, at Rolls Royce Moor Lane Site |
Detail of Sir Henry's face |
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Original memorial inscription |
Inscription commemorating the statue's re-location at Rolls Royce Moor Lane Site in September 1990 |