[1] The statue, by George Blackall Simonds, was unveiled on 4 November 1891,[2] though it was originally in Broad Street and only later moved to Palmer Park.

[4] The statue was given by the towns-folk of Reading,[5] "in recognition of his services and gifts to the town",[6] and unveiled 4 November 1891,[3] the same day of the opening of the 49 acre Palmer Park.

[3] The statue depicts Palmer, standing, with top hat and umbrella clasped in his right hand, while his left holds his lapel.

[8] The statue is in bronze, mounted on a substantial pink granite plinth, with moulded cornice and base.

[1] The borough also granted him Freedom of the City, the first person honoured thus, in recognition of his many contributions to civic life.