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London's Statues and Monuments

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‘The Monument’

Admiralty Arch

A memorial to the 1966 Great Fire

of London, this tower spans 203

feet into the London sky – the

same distance it stands from the

place where the fire broke out,

Pudding Lane.

Located in Trafalgar Square, this

impressive structure stands in

honour of Queen Victoria. It was

comissioned by her son, King

Edward VII and erected in his tenth

year on the throne – 1910.

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Nelson’s Column

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Albert Memorial

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One of London’s most famous monuments,

Nelson’s Column honours Lord Nelson’s

victory against the French in the battles of

Cape St. Vincent, Copenhagen, Trafalgar and

the Nile. The column stands in the middle

Trafalgar Square, offering a majestic view for

visitors staying in nearby Trafalgar Square

hotels.

As the name suggests, this

elaborate monument honours

the life of Prince Albert. You

can find it opposite the Royal

Albert Hall, on the south side

of Kensington Gardens.

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St. John’s Gate

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Queen Victoria Memorial

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One of the only remaining

medieval structures in London,

this beautifully maintained

structure dates back to 1504. It

is now home to a small museum

that details the history of the

Order of St. John and the St.

John Ambulance Service.

This ornate fountain, honouring

Queen Victoria, stands opposite

the gates the Buckingham Palace.

It’s a must-see tourist spot as

well as a generally great place to

relax and picnic during a long

day of sight-seeing.

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Marble Arch

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Eros Statue

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An iconic London landmark, the Marble

Arch built in the classic Roman style was

meant to mark the front entrance of

Buckingham Palace. However, the arch was

too narrow to fit the State Coach, so it was

moved to Trafalgar Square, where it remains

to this day.

This elegant structure actually depicts the

Angel of Christian Charity – not the Greek

god of Love – but it’s name is dedicated to

Eros nonetheless. The statue stands in

honour of the 7th Earl of Shaftesbury, who

was a pioneer for the rights of the poor

and mentally ill. It stands in the centre of

Piccadilly Circus.