Erection date: 1886
{Below the statue, on an ornate plaque with shields to each side, one topped with a blackamoor's head:}
Sir Thomas More Kt., some time Lord High Chancellor of England, martyred July 6th 1535, the faithful servant both of God and the King.
Sculpted in 1886.
WC2, Carey Street
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Sir Thomas More statue - WC2
Born Milk Street. In conflict with Henry VIII over religion he was imprisoned...
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Sir Thomas More statue - WC2
The monument, officially titled the Prince Consort National Memorial, celebrates Victorian achievement and Prince Albert's passions and i...
Erected to mark the tercentenary of Bacon's election as Treasurer of the Inn in 1608. 2 years late after 300 - forgivable?.
She died aged 101 but here she is shown aged 51, the age she was widowed, wearing the robes of the Order of the Garter. 9 ft 6 ins, bronz...
This statue original had figures representing Temperance, Peace, Fortitude and Charity but they were stolen in 1979.
The Victorian Web's entry on this statue focuses on the tightness of Peel's trousers.
Poet. Known as Constantine Peter Cavafy and as Konstantin or Konstantinos Petrou Kavafis. Born Egypt to Greek parents. On the death of his father in 1870 the family settled in Liverpool for a time,...
London County Council Captain Matthew Flinders, R.N., 1774 - 1814, explorer and navigator, lived here.
Andrew Behan informed us that the plaque was originally laid into the ground just outside the entrance but it was being worn by the heavy...
Sculptor. Born Glasgow. Specialised in portraits. Died Charing Cross Hospital. The picture source is very informative.
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