3-004-015 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

Inauguration of the statue to the memory of the late Marquis of Londonderry at Durham, 1861. 'The site of the monument is in the market-place, immediately adjoining St. Nicholas' Church and the Townhall. The work has been executed by the process of metal depositing called galvano-plastic, or electrotyping, and it is the only equestrian statue and the largest production attempted as yet by this process by a private sculptor...The attendance of several of the volunteer corps of the district was a fitting mark of respect to the memory of the deceased Marquis...The Marchioness of Londonderry and party were escorted to the market-place by the Duke of Cleveland, and following in the procession were the Right Hon. B. Disraeli and Mrs. Disraeli, Lord Adolphus Vane Tempest and Lady Susan Vane...The bugle having sounded, the awning was removed, and, amid the plaudits of the bystanders, the huge steed and noble rider were fully exposed to the gaze of the public. Receiving the command, the volunteers presented arms, and the band of the 7th Durham Rifles played "Rule Britannia," the city bells at the same time striking out joyous peals'. From "Illustrated London News", 1861.