A lion with one of the allegorical figures representing truth, labour etc, surrounding the gilded figure of 'Victory with Constancy and Courage' on the Victoria Memorial outside Buckingham Palace
Posted on 3rd January 2008
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In 1852 a competition was organised for designs for a new town hall building in Leeds. Sir Charles Barry, the architect of the Houses of Parliament was the judge. A young architect from Hull called Cuthbert Brodrick won the £200 prize.
In 1867 Four Portland stone lions were added to the plinths beside the main entrance at a cost of £550.
Posted on 3rd January 2008
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Often reported to be prowling the historic streets of Salisbury, but never before photographed as far as we know. This magnificent creature was spotted around 11pm outside an old city centre hotel
Posted on 2nd December 2007
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A foreign hunting trip in the old colonies
(455 Fifth Avenue at 40th Street)
Posted on 2nd December 2007
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Czech out these lions in Prague
Posted on 11th November 2007
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One of the four huge bronze lions sculpted by Sir Edwin Landseer; the metal used is said to have been recycled from the cannon of the French fleet.
Posted on 31st October 2007
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In front of the Bank of England.
Posted on 13th October 2007
by judojule
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Posted on 9th October 2007
by alfie
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Sitting there, watching the town...
Posted on 8th October 2007
by judojule
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