Statue of Prince Albert in Front of Dock Offices

The Statue of Prince Albert, completed in 1879, is located in front of the Dock Offices in Grimsby. This bronze statue stands on a polished granite plinth and depicts a life-size figure of Prince Albert in ceremonial costume, holding plans. The right side of the base is inscribed with "MODELLED by W. THEED of LONDON, CAST by CH. LENZ of NUREMBERG." The plinth features inscriptions on all sides. The front reads: "The new dock connecting the Royal Dock with the Old Dock was opened by their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales on the 22nd July 1879." The left side commemorates Prince Albert's life, stating: "Albert, Prince Consort, Born 26th August, 1819 Died 14th December 1861. He laid the foundation stone of the Royal Dock, Great Grimsby on the 18th April 1849, and the Dock was opened on the 27th May 1852." The right side notes: "To commemorate the inauguration and completion of these great works this memorial has been erected by Sir Edward William Watkin, MP, Chairman of the Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway Company 1879." The rear of the plinth includes an excerpt from one of Prince Albert's speeches. In the mid-20th century, the statue was relocated from its original position on the south side of Cleethorpe Road, approximately 90 metres to the south-west, beside the Custom House.