
What is recorded here
This bronze commemorative plaque records: This statue of Robin Hood with its complementary plaques was presented to the City of Nottingham by Philip E.F. Clay Esq to commemorate the visit of the Princess Elizabeth and The Duke of Edinburgh on the 28th June 1949 during the city's quincentenary celebrations Recorded plaque organisation: City of Nottingham.
Robin Hood is a legendary outlaw hero known for robbing from the rich to give to the poor, deeply embedded in English folklore. Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom was the longest-reigning monarch in British history, symbolizing continuity and stability during significant social and political changes. Philip Mountbatten OM was the Duke of Edinburgh and consort to Queen Elizabeth II, known for his support of the queen and numerous charitable causes.
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