Statue

Sir Hans Sloane statue - Duke of York Sq

Photograph by: London Remembers

Erection date: 14/6/2007

Inscription

{Front of plinth:}
Sir Hans Sloane 1660-1753
{Rear of plinth:}
Simon Smith 2007

Site: Sir Hans Sloane statue - Duke of York Sq (1 memorial)

SW3, Duke of York Square

The site is the former Duke of York’s barracks. It was vacated by the Territorial Army in 2003 and redeveloped to include a public square, housing and retail units. And the stunning Saatchi Gallery which shows some of the best and probably some of the worst contemporary art you are likely to see.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Sir Hans Sloane statue - Duke of York Sq

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Sir Hans Sloane

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Simon Smith

Sculptor. Served his apprenticeship at Woburn Abbey. Studied stone carving an...

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