Statues and Monuments: Sir John Franklin

John Franklin was born in Lincolnshire in 1786. He went to sea in a merchantman at the age of 12 … More

Statues and Monuments: Frederick Winsor

Frederick Winsor was born in 1763 in the German principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel. In his 30s, he relocated to London to … More

Brunel was born in Portsmouth in April 1806, the son of the French Civil Engineer Sir Marc Isambard Brunel … More

This lovely bronze statue is of two young lovers in an embrace. It is by George Ehrlich and is found … More

This sculpture is found in Whittington Gardens in the city of London. It was presented to the city of London … More

The Monument is located close to London Bridge and commemorates the Great Fire of London, which began on 2nd September … More

William Tyndale was born in Gloucestershire in 1494. He attended Oxford University and obtained a first degree in 1512 and … More

The National Submarine War Memorial is situated on the Victoria Embankment. It was unveiled in 1922 to commemorate the submariners … More

Sir Richard Whittington (1354-1423) was a merchant and Politician. He was a 4-time Lord Mayor of London, a Member … More

King George the fourth succeeded his father, George III, in January 1820 although he had filled the role of monarch … More