Statue of James Henry Greathead, Bronze statue near Royal Exchange, City of London, United Kingdom
The bronze statue represents James Henry Greathead wearing a broad-brimmed hat while holding a coat and reading engineering plans in Cornhill street.
James Henry Greathead developed the traveling shield method for constructing deep underground tunnels, enabling the creation of the London Underground system in the 1880s.
The statue incorporates elements that represent both British engineering excellence and Greathead's South African origins through his characteristic hat and formal attire.
The monument stands on a traffic island near Bank Station, with multiple bus routes and underground connections making it accessible throughout the day.
The statue functions as a cover for a ventilation shaft that was installed following safety regulations implemented after the 1987 King's Cross fire.
Location: City of London
GPS coordinates: 51.51334,-0.08797
Latest update: March 9, 2025 01:13
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