Albert Memorial

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. How tall is Albert Memorial?176 feet (54 meters)
2. What is the location?South side of Kensington Gardens, London, United Kingdom
3. What is the year of completion?1872 (opened), statue seated 1876
4. Why did Queen Victoria build the Albert Memorial?She wanted to honor Prince Albert after he died in 1861. She was very sad and asked an architect to create a beautiful monument.
5. Who helped pay for the Albert Memorial?People from all over the country gave money, raising £120,000, so it was funded by the public, not just the Crown.

Prince Albert: Consort of Queen Victoria, influential figure in Victorian Britain known for promoting arts, science, and industry.
Queen Victoria: Monarch of the United Kingdom from 1837 to 1901, whose reign saw significant industrial, cultural, and imperial expansion.
Gothic Revival Architecture: A movement in the 19th century that sought to revive the styles of medieval Gothic architecture.
Ciborium: A decorative canopy or covering, often supported by columns, typically placed over an altar or, in this case, a statue.