Golden Boy of Pye Corner, Memorial sculpture at Pye Corner in London, England
The Golden Boy statue features a cherub figure covered in gold leaf, mounted on the corner of a building at Giltspur Street intersection.
The monument marks the spot where the Great Fire of London ended in 1666, after destroying large sections of the medieval city.
The inscription beneath the statue links the Great Fire to gluttony, reflecting 17th-century beliefs about divine punishment through catastrophic events.
Located near St Bartholomew's Hospital, the Grade II listed monument stands at eye level, allowing visitors to examine the detailed craftsmanship.
The statue originally adorned the Fortune of War pub, which served as a meeting point for body snatchers selling corpses to medical students.
Location: City of London
GPS coordinates: 51.51724,-0.10159
Latest update: May 19, 2025 21:26
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