Mary Poppins in Leicester Square, Bronze statue in Leicester Square, England.
The Mary Poppins statue depicts the character landing with her umbrella raised, wearing her characteristic hat and carrying her distinctive carpetbag. This bronze work stands in the central garden of Leicester Square among several other film characters on display.
The statue joined the Leicester Square collection in 2020 as part of an installation celebrating 350 years of the square's history. The sculpture honors the legacy of a film released in 1964 that has captivated audiences worldwide since its premiere.
The bronze figure represents a character from the 1964 film, standing alongside other movie characters in London's entertainment district. It shows how deeply this nanny has influenced film history and her place in British popular culture.
The sculpture sits in the central garden area of Leicester Square and is easy to spot among the other displays. Visitors can access a digital audio guide through QR codes that provides additional context about the figure and surrounding artworks.
The work forms part of a collection called "Scenes in the Square" featuring bronze figures representing different decades of film history. Each sculpture was carefully selected to represent iconic moments that shaped London's reputation as a cinema capital.
Location: City of Westminster
Part of: Scenes in the Square
GPS coordinates: 51.51048,-0.13065
Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:07
Statues of film and television characters are displayed in streets, parks, and airports of many cities around the world. These bronze and metal monuments honor figures who have made a mark in the history of cinema. From the giant sculpture of Marilyn Monroe in Palm Springs, recreating the famous scene from "Seven Year Itch," to the 4-meter statue of Charlie Chaplin installed outside the Corsier-sur-Vevey museum in Switzerland, these installations allow visitors to explore film legends' legacies. Some locations concentrate several of these sculptures. At Leicester Square, London's cinema district, nine bronze statues depict characters like Harry Potter, Mary Poppins, Indiana Jones, Bugs Bunny, and Mr. Bean. Hong Kong’s Avenue of Stars features a statue of Bruce Lee in a fighting stance. In Wellington, New Zealand, the airport hosts a large-scale Gollum from The Lord of the Rings. These landmarks provide photo opportunities and encourage exploration of the cities where they are located.
Statues of film and cartoon characters stand in dozens of cities worldwide, connecting popular culture with public space. From the bronze figures along Hong Kong's waterfront to the collected sculptures at Leicester Square in London, these works mark the cultural reach of cinema and animation. Some emerged from commercial initiatives, others from local pride in characters connected to the city. Together, they form an unexpected geography of entertainment history. The collection includes well known locations like the bronze boxer statue in Philadelphia and the full scale Gundam in Odaiba, as well as more obscure installations such as the Popeye statue in Alma, Texas, or the Winnie the Pooh figure in White River, Canada. In Brussels and Charleroi, several statues honor Belgian comic strip characters like Gaston Lagaffe, Tintin and Marsupilami. London hosts various representations, including Sherlock Holmes, Paddington Bear and a series of film sculptures around Leicester Square. Other examples range from Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens to Mary Poppins in Queensland, Australia. Most of these statues are freely accessible and work well as part of city walks. Some, like the Yoda fountain in the Presidio or the Superman statue in Metropolis, Illinois, specifically draw fans. Others, such as Hachiko in Odate or Charlie Chaplin in Vevey, have become local landmarks. This collection demonstrates how entertainment figures have become permanent fixtures in urban landscapes.
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