The Bermondsey Lion, Bronze sculpture in The Blue, Bermondsey, United Kingdom.
The Bermondsey Lion stands as a bronze figure created by Kevin Boys, featuring traditional lion characteristics with a commanding presence in the urban setting.
The lion represents centuries of local history, originally serving as a symbol of the Bermondsey Abbey that existed near Tower Bridge Road junction.
The sculpture reflects the Metropolitan Borough of Bermondsey heritage through its connection to the 1901 coat of arms granted by the College of Heralds.
The statue is accessible from Bermondsey Underground Station, with multiple bus routes stopping at The Blue Market area throughout the day.
The sculpture incorporates elements from the Latin phrase Prosunt Gentibus Artes from the former Rotherhithe vestry, translating to Arts Profit the People.
Location: London Borough of Southwark
Inception: 2011
GPS coordinates: 51.49230,-0.06362
Latest update: March 3, 2025 18:56
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