Statue of William Shakespeare, Marble statue in Leicester Square, England
The statue of William Shakespeare stands as a central element of Leicester Square Gardens, surrounded by a fountain with dolphin decorations.
Sculptor Giovanni Fontana created this marble figure in 1874, based on Peter Scheemakers' original monument from Westminster Abbey's Poets' Corner.
The statue holds a scroll displaying a quote from Twelfth Night, Act IV, Scene II, which reads 'There is no darkness but ignorance'.
Visitors can find this Grade II listed monument in the center of Leicester Square, close to numerous theaters and entertainment venues.
The pedestal features busts of four notable figures: Hogarth, Hunter, Newton, and Reynolds, adding historical depth to the installation.
Location: City of Westminster
Inception: 1874
Architects: James Thomas Knowles
Creator: Giovanni Fontana
Made from material: marble
GPS coordinates: 51.51038,-0.13009
Latest update: May 28, 2025 10:07
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