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Statues and Monuments: Peter Pan

Whilst we were walking in Hyde Park, Sue and I came across the statue of Peter Pan. The statue was … More

Peter Pan, statues and memorials in London

Statues and Monuments: William Wallace

William Wallace was a member of the lower Scottish nobility. He was born in 1270 and fought in the wars … More

statues and memorials in London, William Wallace

Statues and Monuments: The Cavalry Memorial

A bronze sculpture of St George defeating the dragon in Hyde Park. It commemorates members of the Cavalry regiments killed … More

Cavalry Memorial, statues and memorials in London

Statues and Monuments: Sir Peter Scott

Peter Scott was born in September 1909. His father, the Antartic explorer, Robert Falcon Scott, died when he was only … More

London Wetland Centre, Sir Peter Scott, statues and memorials in London

Statues and Monuments: The Meeting Place

This 9-metre high sculpture by Paul Day was unveiled in 2007 in St Pancras International Station. It received harsh criticism … More

Meeting Place, statues and memorials in London

Statues and Monuments: King Edward VII

Edward was the eldest son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. He ascended to the throne at the age of … More

King Edward VII, statues and memorials in London

Statues and Monuments: Sir John Fox Burgoyne

Born in 1782, he was brought up by his Uncle, the Earl of Derby, after his father died the same … More

John Fox Burgoyne, statues and memorials in London

Statues and Monuments: Lord Clyde

Colin Campbell was born, Colin MacIver, in Glasgow in October 1792. After school, his uncle Major John Campbell, arranged for … More

Colin Campbell, Lord Clyde, statues and memorials in London

Statues and Monuments: The Huntress

The Huntress Fountain, which is found in the Rose Garden in Hyde Park, is a bronze figure of Diana, Goddess … More

statues and memorials in London

Statues and Monuments: West Gate, Twickenham

The original West Gate at Twickenham rugby stadium contains a number of memorials. On top of the gates are 4 … More

statues and memorials in London, Twickenham Stadium

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