Glasgow City CouncilA bronze statue of Queen Victoria has been restored to her former glory amid a major renovation of Glasgow’s George Square.
The city centre square is undergoing a major redevelopment, which will see a raised lawn, sheltered seating, feature lighting and children’s play areas installed.
In May, Glasgow City Council began removing statues from the site as building works get under way.
As part of the plans, the statues will be refurbished by specialist crews.
On Thursday, Glasgow City Council shared behind-the-scenes footage of the restoration of the Queen Victoria statue, which shows the monarch in regalia riding a horse in side saddle.
Glasgow City CouncilUnveiled in 1854, it was designed by Italian sculptor Baron Carlo Marochetti to commemorate Victoria’s visit to the city in 1849 and it was Britain’s first equestrian statue of a woman.
The statue has been air-blasted, revealing the rich coppery hue of the bronze statue, which usually sits upon a red and grey granite pedestal decorated with bronze reliefs.
The works are due to be completed by August 2026, with the statues set to return to the site from July 2027.
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