{On the front of the plinth:}
Charles James Napier, General.
Born MDCCLXXXII. {1782}
Died MDCCCLIII. {1853}
Erected by public subscription. The most numerous contributors being private soldiers.
Criticised at the time as the "worst piece of sculpture in England".
WC2, Trafalgar Square
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Sir Charles Napier statue
Not to be confused with his contemporary, Charles John Napier. Born Whitehall...
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Sir Charles Napier statue
Portrait sculptor and medallist. Born Staines. Died at home home, Acton Gre...
This statue is a copy of the one in Highgate.
A resin version of this statue was temporarily installed in Trafalgar Square on the 'fourth plinth' on 4 November 2009.
The sculpture is Bowtell’s 'My Children' (or 'Two Pupils'). The plinth is by Kindersley. The boy, wearing the school’s traditional unifo...
Ornamental Passions has some more photos and information on these sculptures, and there we learn that this building is the 1870 Guildhall...
We don't understand the "L.L.A.D." on the plaque - perhaps the erecting organisation? Please let us know if you have an explanation.
Trinity Chapel This stone was laid by Sir Francis Lycett J.P. April 20th 1871. The first chapel commenced by the aid of a fund to promo...
English Heritage Sir Benjamin Thompson Count Rumford, 1753 - 1814, inventor and adventurer, lived here.
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