The Southbank Lion
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Team Sieni
N 51° 30.056 W 000° 07.181
30U E 699907 N 5709466
This Lion was originally on top of a (now demolished) brewery a little way downstream, it was moved and preserved in accordance with the wishes of King George VI.
Waymark Code: WM3Z26
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 06/08/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
Views: 89
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The plinth bears a plaque which reads:

This lion, modelled by W.F.Woodington and made in Coades artificial stone, stood from 1837 on the parapet above the river front of the Lion Brewery Lambeth. It survived the surrounding devastation in the war of 1939-45 and, when the site was cleared for the building of the Royal Festival Hall, was preserved in accordance with the wishes of His Majesty King George VI.

Further information

Physical Address:
Westminster Bridge
S Bank
London, UK
SE1

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