Gamble Institute (a technical institute), but in 1910, with the agreement of Colonel Pilkington and Frampton, it was turned through 90 degrees to face the Town Hall. In 2000 the statue was restored by the National Conservation Centre in Liverpool, and then replaced in a different position on the west side of Victoria Square. Description The statue consists of a figure in bronze on a base of granite and a pedestal of sandstone. The figure is about high and the base and pedestal together are about in height. Queen Victoria sits on a throne, with the sceptre resting on her right forearm, and holding an orb in her left hand. The orb is decorated with a rose, to represent Lancashire. The queen is wearing a brocade dress with a sash, and a cloak. Her feet are resting on a cushion. The throne is in the Arts and Crafts style. Behind the queen's head is a laurel wreath, giving the appearance of a halo. Flanking the throne are two pillars, each surmounted by a capital in the form of attenuated oak trees. On top of the capitals are finials with carved harps on the fronts, to signify Ireland, and on the backs are lions rampart for Scotland. On the back of the throne is a statue of Saint George in armour, representing England. Supporting the statue is a base and a pedestal, both square with canted angles, on a hexagonal step. On the pedestal is a bronze plaque inscribed: and on the base is a plaque reading: Appraisal The memorial was designated as a Grade II* listed building on 12 December 1984. Grade II* is the middle of the three grades of listing designated by English Heritage, and is granted to "particularly important buildings of more than special interest". See also Grade II* listed buildings in Merseyside Listed buildings in St Helens, Merseyside Notes and references Notes Citations Sources Buildings and structures completed in 1905 Statue of Queen Victoria Grade II* listed buildings in Merseyside Sculptures by George Frampton Victoria, St Helens Statues in England Saint Helens 1905 establishments in England Relocated buildings and structures in the United Kingdom