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John Cory

1828-1910
Chairman of the Board of Directors of Cory Bros., Colliery Proprietors.
Philanthropist who supported many evangelical causes.

W. Goscombe John
1906

Description

Bronze statue of John Cory wearing suit and open great coat, holding a hat in his left hand and a book (the bible?) in his right hand.

Inscription(s)

JOHN CORY
COAL OWNER
PHILANTHROPIST
this statve is erected by his
friends and fellow citizens
as a token of their appreciation
of his world wide sympathies
1906

Annotation

The statue was unveiled by Sir William Thomas Lewis and John Cory was present

Artist

Sir William Goscombe John (Cardiff 1860 - London 1952), Welsh sculptor (Wikipedia – Victorian Web).

Sources & Information

Cardiff Public Art Register (PDF on-line).
Wikipedia, List of public art in Cardiff.
British Listed Buildings, Listed buildings in Wales.
Public Monuments and Sculpture Association, National Recording Project Database.
University College for the Creative Arts, VADS (Visual Arts Data Service).

Location (N 51°29'4" - W 3°10'34") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: gbwa024; Photograph: 24 July 2012
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