A monument to Lord Broom stands in the Alleys of Freedom Charles de Gaulle, face-to-port – stone Lord looks at the masts of yachts which are seen through the leaves of the plane trees. The monument to the British in Cannes?

Two centuries ago, on this coast was a miserable village. "Two or three streets, populated almost exclusively by sailors and fishermen," wrote a contemporary. But in 1834 stopped here by chance British politician and orator Lord Henry Broome with his daughter Eleanor. From that moment the fate of Cannes has been resolved.

Henry Peter, first Baron brougham and Vaux, was extremely curious figure on the contemporary British political scene. Talented physicist and mathematician, he trained to be a career politician. Was one of the best speakers of his time, passionately spoke out against the slave trade, and for universal education. Many of his sayings have become in Britain aphorisms, for example: "Educated people easy to lead, but difficult to manipulate; they're easy to manage, but impossible to enslave". Thanks to the talent of writer and speaker, he became a prominent figure in his youth. In 1810 he was elected to the House of Commons in 1830 he became a peer of England and the Lord Chancellor – a brilliant career! However, in 1834 the Whig party was not invited Bruma in the Cabinet. Offended, since that moment he did not join any political force, remaining influential alone.

In December 1834 the broom daughter drove Eleanor to treatment in Italy. At the border they were stopped in the country cholera was raging. The travelers stayed in the beach village. On the morning of Broome inspected fishing harbour, toured the nearby hills. The Englishman fell in love with "the delightful climate of Provence, its clear skies and a refreshing breeze," as he described these places. He soon bought a plot of land to the West of Le Suquet and built there a Villa for my daughter. In 1839, however, Eleanor had died, and the broom settled in his "castle". Behind him rushed to Cannes aristocracy: it became fashionable to relax, build luxurious mansions. Broome has used all his influence for the construction of the port. In the former settlement investments, appeared in a large hotel. In 1863 came the railroad for many years Broome has fought for the construction in Cannes station.

Incredibly energetic Lord has made gains and suffered defeats. He requested French nationality (but haven't received it), defended in court accused of adultery British Queen Caroline, invented made popular small wagon coupe. But the main business of life Broome steel Cannes. He lived to be ninety years old, and by the time of his death from Cannes forgotten fishing village transformed into an elegant resort and world-class. Villa Eleonora is still one of the most beautiful buildings in the city.

Buried Lord at the city cemetery Grand Jas. In 1878, the centenary of the birth of Broome, the grateful citizens put a monument to him. The statue was carved by the sculptor Paul Lennar. Opinion of Lord stern, he points a finger at some point at his feet as if to say: "Here is a beautiful city".