Erection date: 1973
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.
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
Chancellor, Archbishop and Martyr. Born Cheapside of French parents. son of G...
This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
Thomas Becket statue
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