3-028-644 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

The Albert Memorial Tower, Belfast, 1870. 'The tower, designed by the late Mr. J. W. Barre, and built, under the direction of Mr. C. Sherry, by Messrs. Fitzpatrick, rises to the height of 110 ft., including the spire. It is in the Venetian Gothic style of architecture, enriched with much sculptured ornament. The lower stage presents an arcade rested on detached pillars, above which is an elaborately carved cornice. The statue of the late Prince Consort is in a niche, 32 ft. above the ground. Over this is the cloak-stage; and above that is the belfry, an open octagonal chamber. Our illustration is from a photograph by Messrs. Galbraith and Co. The statue, of the finest Portland stone, 9 ft. 4 in high, was uncovered on the 18thMay; and the sculptor, Mr. S. F. Lynn, has enhanced his reputation by the success of his work... The whole execution of this monument, both statue and tower, is satisfactory to the citizens of Belfast, and creditable to those engaged in it; amongst whom the late Mayor, Mr. John Lytle, as chairman of the committee, and contributor of £1000 to the fund, deserves to be particularly named'. From "Illustrated London News", 1870.