The streets and public spaces of London are rich with statues and monuments commemorating the city's great figures and events - from Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square and Sir Christopher Wren's Great Fire Monument to the charming Peter Pan statue in Kensington Gardens, the range is glorious. Some commemorate events, while others celebrate people real or fictional; some take the form of small reliefs, while others are huge bronzes on pedestals, larger than life-size. Executed in stone, bronze and a range of other materials, London's statues and monuments include work by some of the world's greatest sculptors, and this book is a fully illustrated guide to the pieces and their stories: sometimes surprising and occasionally controversial, but always fascinating.
London's Statues and Monuments (Shire Library)
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By M. archer
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There are lost of books like this, about the history and architecture of London, but this one is absolutely excellent! The author has done a fantastic job with this book, both in the knowledge he imparts and the way the book is arranged. He reveals London's statues and monuments with an immense amount of information that contains detailed research, pictures, information, alongside accessible writing - no mean feat, given the sheer amount of material this book contains. London is one of the oldest cities in the world, and one I walk through every day, but this book really does make you look at it in a different way - from internationally known landmarks like Nelson's Column, to the statue of Paddington Bear, Peter Pan, to local monuments erected in the past because the subject opposed the corn laws, and so much more this covers the lot - where, when built, why, what for, how, and more. I cannot recommed it enough! If you live in London, are visiting, or know someone who is visiting, or just want a great-value history book on the subject, then buy this one! Ten Stars!!
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By Paul
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The author has done a wonderful job for what is a much needed publication. The photographs are excellent and it is a very worthy successor of its predessor. It is also authoritative and a must for any student of London.
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By Paul
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Easy to understand and gives clear directions as to where everything is. Information about the Statues and monuments are interesting.
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