Albert Memorial

Queen Victoria (1837-1901), Britain's longest-reigning monarch, was desolate when her beloved husband Prince Albert died in 1861 aged only 41, and she commissioned Sir George Gilbert Scott to design this monument in a High Victorian Gothic style, richly decorated with allegorical symbols. The sculptures on the sides of the base depict Europe, America, Asia and Africa, while those on the corners symbolise various kinds of industry. The prince himself is depicted seated, holding a catalogue of the 1851 Great Exhibition with which he was closely associated. The Albert Memorial was recently restored and can now be seen in its original splendour.

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Thank you so much for the wonderful tour of Canterbury, Dover, Leeds and St. Margaret's Church. Our family thoroughly enjoyed the entire day. We all feel that it was the highlight of our trip and we learned so much too. We all highly recommended you.

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Lisa, Jay, James and Julia - USA

England is truly a land of enchantment from the architectural masterpieces throughout London to the picturesque countryside in The Lake District. Your vast knowledge of both these elements enhanced my visit ten fold. There is nothing I could have read or seen that would have prepared me for what I experienced.

Your attention to detail and genuine concern for comfort and enjoyment is second to none.

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David Mack – Florida, USA

Floyd and I want to thank you for the excellent tour you took us on. It definitely made my first trip to England very special. Thanks to you, in looking through the pictures, I also can recall the stories and history that goes along with them. The trip had some great memories, but it was too short, so I definitely have a list of things I still want to see in England. I'm sure we'll be contacting you again.

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