The James Starley Memorial
The James Starley Memorial
The James Starley Memorial
The James Starley Memorial
The James Starley Memorial
The James Starley Memorial
The James Starley Memorial
The James Starley Memorial
The James Starley Memorial
The James Starley Memorial
The James Starley Memorial
The James Starley Memorial
The James Starley Memorial
The James Starley Memorial
The James Starley Memorial
The James Starley Memorial

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A composite structure with a heavy four-sided base with columns on each corner, on a plinth, topped with more Corinthian columns and a figure on top, the figure originally had an extended arm pointing skywards. It commemorates James Starley (1830–1881) an early pioneer of the bicycle industry. He lived and worked in Coventry. He provided two bicycles by order of Queen Victoria. Engraved drawings of him and his improved bicycle occupy the panels.
Title

The James Starley Memorial

Date

1884

Medium

red & grey granite & white Ravaccione marble

Measurements

H 600 x W 100 x D 100 cm (E)

Accession number

CV1_TS_S014

Acquisition method

commissioned by Committee for the Starley Memorial

Work type

Statue

Owner

Coventry City Council

Custodian

Coventry City Council

Work status

extant

Unveiling date

8th November 1884

Access

at all times

Inscription description

front panel: JAMES STARLEY; rear panel: JAMES / STARLEY / 1884; front of base: INVENTOR OF THE BICYCLE / 1870; left panel of base: AWARDED ROYAL WARRANT / 1885; rear panel of base: INVENTOR OF DIFFERENTIAL GEAR / 1877; right panel of base: FOUNDER / COVENTRY SEWING MACHINE COMPANY / 1865

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Located at

Warwick Row, Coventry

CV1 1ET

Located near Greyfriars Green on the pavement.