Mary Poppins Statue, Bronze statue in Maryborough, Australia.
The Mary Poppins Statue is a bronze figure depicting the famous character holding her distinctive umbrella, positioned at the corner of Kent and Richmond Streets in front of Story Bank. The work captures the character in an easily recognizable pose that fits naturally into the surrounding streetscape.
The character originated from experiences P.L. Travers had during her childhood in Maryborough, which she later transformed into her literary creation. The statue now stands as a reminder of how the author's early life in this town directly influenced her most celebrated work.
The statue depicts the literary character from P.L. Travers' books rather than later film adaptations. Visitors can see how the author originally imagined this figure in her written stories.
The statue sits in an accessible location in the town center, making it easy to photograph and visit. The surrounding area is pedestrian-friendly and suitable for walking around to see nearby points of interest.
The statue faces the building where the author was born, now home to Story Bank museum dedicated to her literary work. This arrangement creates a direct connection between the artwork and the birthplace of the woman who created the famous character.
Location: Maryborough
GPS coordinates: -25.53907,152.70437
Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:04
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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