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Designed by Newbury Trent, it was erected in 1912 and takes the form of an angel of peace holding an orb and an olive branch. The main seafront road passes the statue, and its size makes it impossible to miss.
Photo by Tony Mould. The peace statue, some 30 ft tall, depicts an angel of peace, holding an orb and an olive branch. It is in fact a memorial to Edward VII, ‘The Peacemaker’, who convalesced several times in Brighton and restored some of the town’s fashionable reputation.
Iconic statue and great seafront view. Suitable counterpoise to Queen Vic a little further to the West. A place to watch the sun go down ...
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The Peace Statue depicts an angel of peace holding an orb and an olive branch. It is a memorial to Edward VII, the Peacemaker. Located along the Brighton and Hove's seafront, the statue is a focal point on the promenade.
The Peace Statue, on the boundary between Brighton and Hove. Photo by Sam Glen. Above the bustle of the seafront, her delicately sculpted wings dramatically silhouetted against the skyline, stands the Peace Statue. I don’t know her history, as I’m too absorbed in admiring her wings to read her story.
5 days ago · As the Church celebrates the feast of Sts. Perpetua and Felicity on March 7, here are 10 things to know about these early martyrs. 1. Who was St. Perpetua? Perpetua was a young Christian woman and martyr who died just after the year 200 in North Africa. When she was still a catechumen, she and several acquaintances were taken into custody.
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A memorial to Edward VII. The peace statue, some 30 ft tall, depicts an angel of peace, holding an orb and an olive branch.
