Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
14599
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
25/07/1994
Date of Amendment
25/07/1994
Name of Property
Statue of William Thomas in Victoria Park
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Swansea
Community
Uplands
Town
Locality
Easting
264165
Northing
192252
Street Side
S
Location
To NE of Patti Pavilion.
Description
Broad Class
Commemorative
Period
History
Early C20 (circa 1906) statue of William Thomas, Mayor of Swansea 1877-1878, pioneer of Open Spaces Movement, who secured the area of Victoria Park as open space; park opened in 1887, and was originally larger, including land now occupied by Guildhall. Statue and pedestal signed ‘Ivor J Thomas, Swansea’.
Exterior
Bronze statue of William Thomas in mayoral regalia, and holding scroll. Pink granite pedestal with inscription and bronze plaques.
Interior
Reason for designation
Listed for group value with Patti Pavilion.
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