South Bank Lion, Stone statue near Westminster Bridge, England
The South Bank Lion measures 4 meters in length and 3.7 meters in height, weighing 13 tons of Coade stone material.
Created by William Frederick Woodington in 1837, the statue originally decorated the parapet of Lion Brewery until the building's demolition in 1949.
The statue forms part of the South Bank Sculpture Stroll, representing a connection between the historical industrial heritage and modern urban art landscape.
Located next to County Hall, the monument stands on a granite plinth with clear visibility from multiple angles of Westminster Bridge.
During its 1966 relocation, workers discovered a hidden recess containing a bottle with William IV coins and a Coade trade card.
Location: London Borough of Lambeth
Inception: May 24, 1837
Creator: William Frederick Woodington
Accessibility: Acessível para cadeira de rodas
Made from material: Coade stone
Part of: South Bank Sculpture Stroll
GPS coordinates: 51.50096,-0.11964
Latest update: May 20, 2025 13:45
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