Statue of Alfred the Great, Bronze statue in Trinity Church Square, London
The bronze figure depicts King Alfred the Great holding a sword in his right hand and a scroll in his left hand, standing on a stone pedestal.
The statue, erected in 1901, commemorates the Anglo-Saxon king who ruled from 871 to 899 and defended England against Viking invasions.
The Grade II listed monument forms part of London's collection of royal statues, representing the early foundations of English monarchy and education system.
The statue stands in the center of Trinity Church Square gardens, accessible through public transportation stops near Borough High Street.
Local records indicate the statue might have originally been created for the Houses of Parliament but was relocated to its current position in Southwark.
Location: London Borough of Southwark
Part of: list of statues of British royalty in London
GPS coordinates: 51.49889,-0.09361
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:46
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