Captain Lewis Tregonwell and C.C. Creeke - Bournemouth, UK
Posted by: Dragontree
N 50° 43.013 W 001° 52.662
30U E 579228 N 5618942
These famous historic figures stand together in the gardens outside the BIC (Bournemouth International Centre) in Bournemouth.
Waymark Code: WM4R41
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/22/2008
Views: 11
Immortalised in stone by sculptor Jonathan Sells from Corfe Castle these historic figures are of high importance. Captain Lewis Tregonwell from the Dorset Rangers was the founder of Bournemouth in 1811. C.C. Creeke was the first Town Surveyor & Inspector of Nuisances.
The statue features the three local holders of the Victoria Cross and was presented to the town by the Mayor and Mayoress of Bournemouth in 1998-1999.