ON JANUARY 28, 1457, a boy was born in Pembroke Castle, a baby destined to become King of England and the founder of the brilliant Tudor dynasty.
How do we intend to celebrate this? With a stunning bronze statue to King Henry VII which will, in the near future, stand proud on the Mill Bridge to greet visitors to our historic town.
The Marquette of the statue, which has been commissioned by Pembroke Town Council, was unveiled last week at a fundraising event organised by Pembroke & Monkton Local History Society in Pembroke Town Hall.
Chair of the History Society Cllr Linda Asman, who is also leading the Statue Project, commented: “What better way to celebrate Henry’s birthday than a present of a cheque to start the Statue Appeal rolling?
“The History Society has so far raised £500 for the project and is presenting this to Pembroke Town Council in the hope that it will inspire other organisations in the town to follow suite.
“This is a project for the whole community to get behind; a celebration of Pembroke’s heritage.”
The bronze maquette is now displayed in the foyer of Pembroke Town Hall for all to see.
The statue will cost in the region of £40,000 and Pembroke Town Council is extremely grateful to Pembrokeshire County Council for the allocation of £20,000 regeneration money as part of their Town Centre Support programme. The remainder has to be raised to match fund that amount. Ideas for fundraising as well as donations will be appreciated.
Please contact Suzie Thomas ‘Henry VII Statue Appeal’ Pembroke Town Hall, Main Street, Pembroke 01646 683092
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