Things to do in London, England: The Best Monuments & Statues

September 20, 2021 Nicolette Lion

The crown jewels, Buckingham Palace, Camden Market…in London, history collides with art, fashion, food, and good British ale. A perfect day is different for everyone: culture aficionados shouldn't miss the Tate Modern and the Royal Opera House. If you love fashion, Oxford Street has shopping galore. For foodies, cream tea at Harrod’s or crispy fish from a proper chippy offers classic London flavor. Music and book buffs will love seeing Abbey Road and the Sherlock Holmes Museum (at 221B Baker Street, of course).
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1. Mary Seacole Statue

249 Westminster Bridge Road St Thomas hospital grounds, London SE1 7EH England http://www.maryseacoletrust.org.uk/
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4.5 based on 26 reviews

Mary Seacole Statue

Reviewed By rayrest - London, United Kingdom

Mary Seacole was a Jamaican born nurse who cared for soldiers who found in the crimean war. The statue is located in the grounds of St. Thomas's hospital opposite the houses of parliament in Westminster, London. Best underground station is Westminster station.

2. Laurence Olivier Statue

Theatre Ave National Theatre, London SE1 9PX England
Excellent
25%
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75%
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Laurence Olivier Statue

Reviewed By futtock21 - London, United Kingdom

This is a statue of Laurence Olivier in a prominent position on the South Bank walkway next to the National Theatre he helped to establish. The work of sculptor Angela Connor it depicts Olivier in the role of Hamlet and was unveiled in 2007 as part of a series of events to celebrate the centenary of his birth. Speeches were given by Lord ‘Dickie’ Attenborough, the then NT chairman Sir Hayden Phillips, and Olivier’s son Tarquin.

3. Bust of Nelson Mandela

Royal Festival Hall, London England
Excellent
50%
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50%
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Bust of Nelson Mandela

Reviewed By richardpre - London, United Kingdom

The bust of Nelson Mandela now sits in a corridor from Waterloo station to the Festival Hall. He has been there since his days of incarceration on Robben Island and is a testament to the foresight of the GLC who installed the bust. I feel strongly he should be moved to a more prominent position probably closer to the river so that more people can appreciate both the bust and the memory of such an outstanding leader. The bust and the message "struggle is my life" should resonate with us all.

4. Humanity Supporting the World

Westminster Bridge Road, London England
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

Humanity Supporting the World

5. International Brigade Memorial

Jubilee Gardens Westminster, London England http://www.international-brigades.org.uk/content/south-bank
Excellent
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3.5 based on 3 reviews

International Brigade Memorial

Reviewed By 968nicholash - London, United Kingdom

This striking blackened bronze statue stands in the Jubilee Gardens on the Southbank next to the London Eye, located close to the kids adventure playground. It was unveiled in 1985 and moved to the present site when the Jubilee Gardens were opened in 2012. It was made by Ian Walters to commemorate the 526 volunteers from Britain and Ireland who were killed fighting for the iconic International Brigade in the Spanish Civil War in the 1930s while fighting against General Franco's fascist forces. It's a compelling and emotional place to visit.

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