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Construction Start
- When
- 28 October 1880
- Where
- Wisbech, Isle of Ely, Cambridgeshire
Work on the Clarkson Memorial began in October 1880 at a central location in Wisbech, chosen for its prominence.
The construction of the memorial commenced on 28 October 1880. The site was selected in 1880 due to its central position within Wisbech. The memorial was designed as a statue mounted on a high platform, eventually becoming a Grade II* listed building.
Sources
- Clarkson Memorial Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-07
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