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Thomas Holloway (1800–1883) and Jane Holloway (1814–1875)
Thomas Holloway (1800–1883) and Jane Holloway (1814–1875)
Thomas Holloway (1800–1883) and Jane Holloway (1814–1875)
Thomas Holloway (1800–1883) and Jane Holloway (1814–1875)
Thomas Holloway (1800–1883) and Jane Holloway (1814–1875)
Thomas Holloway (1800–1883) and Jane Holloway (1814–1875)
Thomas Holloway (1800–1883) and Jane Holloway (1814–1875)
Thomas Holloway (1800–1883) and Jane Holloway (1814–1875)
Thomas Holloway (1800–1883) and Jane Holloway (1814–1875)
Thomas Holloway (1800–1883) and Jane Holloway (1814–1875)

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Thomas Holloway, the founder of the College, standing beside his seated wife Jane Holloway (née Pearce Driver) and gesturing into the distance.

Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham

Title

Thomas Holloway (1800–1883) and Jane Holloway (1814–1875)

Date

1887

Medium

marble

Measurements

Plinth: H 237 x W 357 x D 356 cm (E);
H 256 x W 168 x D 154 cm (E)

Accession number

2020.6

Acquisition method

commissioned, 1883; unveiled, 1887

Work type

Statue

Signature/marks description

on sculpture: Gleichen 1887

Inscription description

on front of plinth: Nil Desperandum; plaque on back of plinth: Thomas Holloway / born 1800 died 1883. / He founded and / endowed this college / in memory of his / wife Jane, born 1814 / died 1875. / He also founded / the Holloway Sanatorium, / both institutions / being a free gift / to the nation.

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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham Hill, Egham, Surrey TW20 0EX England

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