Memorials & Monuments
on the Isle of Wight
- Cowes : Victoria Parade -
- Diamond Jubilee of H.M. Queen Victoria -
- Diamond Jubilee of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II -

Location

The Parade, Cowes, Isle of Wight
 
Description

Plaques erected to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of H.M. Queen Victoria, in 1897, and H.M. Queen Elizabeth, in 2012.

The original marble plaque was erected in 1897 and remained in place until 2005. The restored version of the plaque contained errors and omissions and was quickly eroded by the elements.

The enamel plaque was commissioned by the Town Improvements Committee of Cowes Town Council.

A third version of the plaque was commissioned in 2012 by Cowes Town Council to complement the plaque erected and unveiled by H.M The Queen on the occasion of her visit during her Diamond Jubilee Year on 25th July 2012.

Memorials


Original plaque prior to refurbishment


The Parade showing the plaque in 2006 after refurbishment


Plaque following refurbishment in 2005


Vitreous enamel plaque installed in June 2009
Image courtesy of Jon Matthews of Cowes Town Council


Vitreous enamel plaque installed in June 2009


2012 Plaque


2012 Plaque unveiled by H.M. The Queen


2012 Plaques in situ

Inscriptions


 


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