Supreme Court Statue of Queen Victoria
High Resolution JPEG Picture of Georgetown, Demerara-Mahaica, Guyana: statue of Queen Victoria in front of the High Court - commissioned in 1887 to mark the Golden Jubilee, this statue was unveiled in 1894, sculptor Henry Richard Hope-Pinker, damaged by a bomb in 1954, in an act of anti-colonial protest, the nose is still missing - The Supreme Court Of Judicature, The High Court - The compound, originally called The Victoria Law Courts opened in 1887, on Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee, by British Governor Sir Henry Irving. The “L” shaped building was designed by Baron Hora Siccama, the Colonial Engineer and Cesar Castellani, then Assistant Architect of the Public Works Department.
This image features the statue of Queen Victoria, a significant historical landmark situated at the Supreme Court on Avenue of the Republic in Georgetown, Guyana. The sculpture, created in 1894, serves as a reminder of the colonial past and showcases intricate details of the statue itself, along with the surrounding architecture. The setting provides context to the cultural and historical significance of this public monument.
The image can be effectively utilized in various contexts such as educational materials discussing colonial history, travel blogs about Georgetown, or as a visual reference in articles covering notable landmarks. It is suitable for use in brochures, presentations, social media posts, and websites focusing on history, tourism, or architecture. Additionally, the image can serve as a backdrop for educational infographics or as visual content in eBooks exploring Guyanese heritage.
