Statue

Thomas Becket statue

Erection date: 1973

Inscription

Becket by Bainbridge Copnall, acquired by the Corporation of London 1973.

Not bronze but a resin which Copnall coloured to simulate bronze. More photos and information at Ornamental Passions.

Site: Thomas Becket statue (1 memorial)

EC4, St Paul's Churchyard, St Paul's Cathedral

Becket was born nearby in Cheapside.

This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Thomas Becket statue

Subjects commemorated i

Thomas Becket

Chancellor, Archbishop and Martyr. Born Cheapside of French parents. son of G...

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This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
Thomas Becket statue

Created by i

Edward Bainbridge Copnall

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