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ERECTED IN 1817 AND DESIGNED BY JAMES BELL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When I took these photographs on Christmas Day 2022 I was unaware that the RAW images from my Sony FX30 could be processed I did try a few different solutions but the resulting images were unusable. I am now beta testing some AI software and decided to revisit the files that I considered to be unusable and here are the results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I remember reading, many years ago, a school essay by a young niece who lived in Trim. “The Duke of Wellington got his name because he always wore wellingtons and because he won lots of wars they put him high up on a big post so that everyone could see him for miles and miles and forever”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More than a few visitors to Trim are surprised when they come across the Wellington monument in Trim. It was falsely claimed by political opponents that when asked if he was really Irish he said \u201cthat being born in a stable didn\u2019t make one a horse\u201d but the people of Trim were never inclined to remove the memorial because he was actually well liked in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This monument was erected in 1817, two years after his victory over Napoleon. The statue depicts the Duke in military uniform, with one arm raised in blessing or triumph. According to my grandfather there was sword in his upraised hand but he could not remember what happened to it or when.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The memorial is officially described as follows: \u201cThis imposing monument to the Duke of Wellington, is located at a prominent crossroads within the town. Designed by James Bell, the architectural quality of this monument is emphasised by the quality of the materials used. The artistic capability of the sculptor, Thomas Kirk, who carved the figure of Wellington is also apparent. The inscription reads:’This column erected in the year MDCCCXVII in honour of the illustrious Duke of Wellington by the grateful of the County Meath\u2019.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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