This amazing wrought iron memorial was designed by Sir Charles Barry, the architect of the House of Commons. It was erected by the town to thank Lord Egremont for laying on gas lighting for the town.
The rather striking Georgian building to the right in the picture is today an antique shop but was at one time the studio of the artist Turner. It was also a library at one stage.
The memorial is decorated for Xmas as part of the general Petworth lighting. For some reason this has been turned on before the rest of them so here is an entertaining video of them in action for people who can't get to see them in person. (Best played with the sound down.)
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