Devereux, Robert, 3rd Earl of Essex 1591 – 1646
Title:
Earl
Military Rank:
General
First Name:
Robert
Last Name:
Devereux
Memorial Type:
Monument - Statue
Does the monument still exist?
Yes
Installation Date:
1911
Inscription:
The statue has no inscription, just the title (or possibly mis-title) of the ‘Earl of Essex’.
Allegiance:
Parliamentarian
Condition:
Good
Condition Description:
Monument appears to have suffered little weathering and the features remain clear.
Memorial Notes:
Located on the southside of Peterborough’s Cathedral Square is a mock-Tudor building which is currently (2023) occupied by Pizza Express. Originally a branch of Boots the Chemist, it was designed by Michael Vyne Treleaven (who was Boots’ own architect) and dated 1911.
The façade contained five statues, depicting Athelwold, King Peada of Mercia, Henry VIII, Prince Rupert, and the Earl of Essex. These were sculpted by Gilbert Seale and Son of Camberwell, London. In addition to Pizza Express, the premises have also been occupied by Wimpy, and Burger King.
Memorial Address:
8 Cathedral Square, Peterborough PE1 1XH
County:
Cambridgeshire
Country:
England
Location within building:
Front façade
Geoloation:
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