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Statues and Monuments: War Memorial, Battersea Park

This memorial to the 24th Division, British Army in the first world war is in Battersea Park. The Division was … More

Battersea Park

Statues and Monuments: Manstrale House

This sculpture is one of a series erected in 2019 to mark the opening of the IKEA store in Greenwich … More

sutcliffe park

Battersea Park in May

Bank Holiday Monday morning walk in Battersea Park. My route took me around the lake and it was noticeable how … More

Battersea Park, Buff-tailed Bumblebee, Eurasian Coot, Mandarin Duck

A walk around Eltham Palace

A bright Saturday morning and Sue and I decided to go for a walk around the grounds of Eltham Palace. … More

Eltham Palace

Statues and Monuments: King William IV

This statue, carved in 1840s by Samuel Nixon, was originally located in King William Street in the City of London. … More

Greenwich, King William IV

Statues and Monuments: Throne of Earthly Kings

Throne of Earthly Kings is by Francois Hameury and is sited in the courtyard of Devonport House in Greenwich, now … More

Greenwich

Statues and Monuments: Hydra and Kali

The Hydra and Kali is a sculpture by Damian Hurst. It depicts the Hindu goddess Kali fighting a multi headed … More

Greenwich

Statues and Monuments: Royal Oak

The old oak tree, now fallen, is reputed to have been planted in Greenwich Park in the 12th century. It … More

Greenwich, Greenwich Park, Royal Oak

Sculpture at Well Hall

On my recent visit to Well Hall I found some sculptures that I hadn’t noticed before. They are on the … More

E Nesbitt, Sculpture, Well Hall

Statues and Monuments: Single Form

Single Form is a bronze sculpture by Barbara Hepworth. It is her largest work, and the original is located outside … More

statues and memorials in London

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