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MONUMENT TO THE MEMORY OF SHAKSPEARE.—A project is now in progress for erecting a grand monument to the memory of Shakspeare; the expense to be defrayed by guinea subscriptions. According to the plan, it is proposed to erect a noble column much higher than the monument near London-bridge, on which a colossal statue, of great height, of the immortal bard, is to be placed; and on a square basement a principal character from each of his plays is to be represented. The situation of this lofty pillar is intended at present to be some high eminence near the mouth of the Thames, that it may be distinctly seen by all persons who enter the river, while it will be seen also many miles distant by land, from Gad'shill to the North Foreland. The statue is to be taken from the most approved likeness of Shakspeare, a a building is to be erected at the base of the column for a person to reside, and it is calculated that the admission money of individuals to ascend to the top, to view the extensive prospect from thence, will be sufficient to keep the monument in repair and to defray other expenses. 1835

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