A
statue in memory of H.F.S. Morgan, founder of the Morgan
Motor Company and son Peter is proposed to be commissioned
and erected on the pavement area of the north side of
Malvern Priory Gatehouse.
It
is planned to be unveiled in 2009, Morgan’s centenary
year.
THE STATUE
It would consist of a life size 1958 Morgan 4/4 Sports
Car with Peter Morgan at the wheel and H.F.S. Morgan,
the founder of the firm, standing alongside, all cast
in bronze. This would enable visitors to sit in the passenger
seat for a memorable commemorative photograph.
It is planned that a bronze
“paving stone” or plaque nearby would provide
a brief Morgan Motor Company history, with mention of
sponsors and benefactors.
SUPPORT
The grant of planning permission for this significant
addition to the reasons to visit Malvern will enable the
Morgan Statue Foundation to set about the task of raising
funds for this project. Morgans are renowned throughout
the world, and initial approaches suggest that support
will be forthcoming internationally.
The
Morgan Statue is supported (in alphabetical order) by
English Heritage
Ford Motor
Company
Malvern Civic
Society
Malvern Hills
District Council
Malvern Town
Council
Morgan Agents
and Suppliers
Morgan Clubs
and Enthusiasts Worldwide
Morgan Motor
Company
Society of Motor Manufacturers and
Traders
Please click the image on the right
to read a message of support written by Lord Montagu of
Beaulieu (our thanks go to Lord Montagu for permission
to reproduce the letter)
