James Greathead was born in Grahamstown, South Africa in 1820. He came to England in 1859 and trained as a … More
Tag: statues and memorials in London
Statues and Memorials in London: Henry Moore Arch
This 6m high arch on the north side of the Long Water in Hyde park is made of Roman traventine … More
Statues and Memorials in London: Bear Fountain
These bears are found in Kensington Gardens where they sit atop a water fountain built in 1939 to commemorate the … More
Statues and Memorials in London: Tower Hill Sundial
The Sundial on Tower Hill was commissioned by London Transport and unveiled in 1992. It is by John Chitty and … More
Statues and Memorials in London: Edward Jenner
Edward Jenner (1749-1823) was a country doctor who pioneered vaccination. Despite widespread ridicule of his idea he continued with his … More
Statues and Memorials in London: Merchant Navy Memorials
On Tower Hill, close by the Tower of London, stands the Commonwealth War Graves Commission memorial to sailors from the … More
Statues and Memorials in London: Alien
Alien by the British artist David Breuer-Weil is a 25 ft tall Bronze cast to be found in Grosvenor Gardens … More
Statues and Memorials in London: Speke Memorial
John Hanning Speke was an army officer who in December 1856 joined the expedition led by Richard Burton to find … More
Statues and Memorials in London: Goddess of Nature
This statue by Simon Gudgeon overlooks the lake and the Diana memorial fountain in Hyde Park. It is inspired by … More
Statues and Memorials in London: Physical Energy
Physical Energy is a bronze cast statue by George F Watts and can be found in Hyde Park in London. … More
