Image ID: 11974

Feargus O'Connor Statue, Nottingham Arboretum, 1992

Courtesy of Mrs Brenda M Hadley

Arboretum
Nottingham
England

The statue of Feargus O'Connor is of life size and stands on a high pedestal in the gardens of the Arboretum. It was erected by his admirers in 1859. J B Robinson of Derby was the sculptor. The statue caused a lot of controversy as four years after his death his admirers were a dwindling band and neither the sculptor nor his material were the best that money could buy. Nor was everyone pleased to see the old Chartist leader commemorated - a month later the statue's face was painted black. Apart from his tomb in Kensal Green cemetery in London, it remains the only memorial to the man who was once the hope of millions. The People's Charter, which gave Chartism its name, offered the vote to every man in Britain, and a consequent end to oppression and misery. Laid out by Samuel Curtis, the Arboretum covered 17 acres of sloping ground. It is used by the people of Nottingham as a park to enjoy the lake, waterfowl, and aviaries plus beautiful laid out flower beds. Situated in Waverley Street and only a very short walk from the city centre.

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