Statue of George Orwell, Bronze statue near Broadcasting House, London, United Kingdom.
The bronze figure shows George Orwell standing tall with a cigarette, wearing casual attire from the 1940s, located outside the BBC headquarters.
Martin Jennings created this sculpture in 2017 after initial rejection by BBC leadership in 2012 and subsequent approval under new management.
The wall inscription features Orwell's statement about liberty and the right to express unpopular opinions from his Animal Farm preface.
The statue stands at coordinates 51°31′08″N 0°08′34″W, near the entrance of Broadcasting House in Westminster, London.
The sculptor included Orwell's trademark cigarette despite criticism, maintaining it represented an essential part of the author's character.
Location: City of Westminster
Inception: 2016
Creator: Martin Jennings
GPS coordinates: 51.51880,-0.14290
Latest update: May 15, 2025 23:47
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