Wilberforce Monument completed in Kingston upon Hull
- When
- 1835
- Where
- Wilberforce Monument, Kingston Upon Hull, England
- Episodes
- 1
The Wilberforce Monument in Kingston upon Hull was completed in November 1835. Construction began in 1834 following a public subscription, with the cornerstone laid on 1 August 1834. The monument, a Greek Doric column topped by a statue, was finished with the placement of the statue on 12 November 1835.
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Background and detail
Background. The Wilberforce Monument honors English politician and abolitionist William Wilberforce in Kingston upon Hull. Construction began in 1834, funded by a public subscription. The monument is a 31-metre Greek Doric column topped by a statue, standing in the grounds of Hull College near Queen's Gardens.
Construction. The cornerstone was laid on 1 August 1834, the date the Slavery Abolition Act went into effect, by Richard Bethell MP. Construction was completed with the placement of the statue on 12 November 1835. Each face of the plinth bears inscriptions, including 'First Stone Laid, 1 August 1834'.
People involved
- Richard Bethell MP · Laid the cornerstone
- William Wilberforce · Subject of the monument
Sources
- Wilberforce Monument Wikipedia, revision of 2025-12-15
- William Wilberforce Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
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