@aleks.london.diary: 🗿 16 Amazing and Unusual Statues to Discover in London⁣ ⁣ 1. Real Time Clock – Paddington Station⁣ This mesmerizing kinetic sculpture by Chris Tipping features a constantly updating digital display, blending art and technology⁣ ⁣ 2. Philpot Lane Mice Sculpture – City of London⁣ London’s tiniest public statue, this hidden gem shows two mice fighting over a piece of cheese. It’s a quirky mystery with a tragic backstory tied to Victorian construction workers.⁣ ⁣ 3. The Wild Table of Love – Grosvenor Square⁣ A surreal and enchanting bronze sculpture by Gillie and Marc, featuring animals dining together at a long table—symbolizing unity and peace.⁣ ⁣ 4. Paddington Bear – Paddington Station⁣ A heartwarming tribute to the beloved bear from Peru, this bronze statue sits under the clock on Platform 1.⁣ ⁣ 5. Little Mouse House – Outside Hedonism Wines, Mayfair⁣ A delightful miniature scene embedded in the wall, complete with a tiny mouse-sized door and furniture.⁣ ⁣ 6. Churchill and Parliament Square Statues – Westminster⁣ Winston Churchill stands resolute among other historic figures like Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi, and Millicent Fawcett.⁣ ⁣ 7. Statue of the Sphinx ⁣ One of several Egyptian-style sphinxes guarding Victoria Embankment. ⁣ ⁣ 8. George Orwell – Outside BBC Broadcasting House⁣ A thoughtful statue of the author of 1984, standing beside a quote about liberty, reminding passersby of the power of truth and free speech.⁣ ⁣ 9. Young Dancer – Covent Garden⁣ A graceful bronze ballerina by Enzo Plazzotta.⁣ ⁣ 10. Allies – Bond Street⁣ A sculpture of Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt sitting on a bench. A perfect photo spot and symbol of wartime friendship.⁣ ⁣ 11. Tandem Lovers – Canary Wharf⁣ A playful and romantic sculpture of a couple riding a tandem bicycle, suspended in mid-air. It’s a joyful celebration of love and motion.⁣ ⁣ 12. Dinosaur Skeleton – Berkeley Square, Mayfair⁣ A striking modern sculpture of a dinosaur skeleton, often part of rotating public art displays.⁣ ⁣ 13. Shakespeare Statue – Shoreditch⁣ A nod to the Bard in the area where he once lived and worked. This statue celebrates Shoreditch’s rich theatrical history.⁣ ⁣ 14. Girl with a Dolphin – Near Tower Bridge⁣ David Wynne’s dynamic sculpture shows a girl leaping joyfully with a dolphin, with Tower Bridge as a stunning backdrop. A favorite among photographers.⁣ ⁣ 15. Rhino Sospeso – Knightsbridge⁣ a life-sized rhino suspended in mid-air by golden balloons. This eye-catching piece by Stefano Bombardieri challenges perceptions of weight and reality.⁣ ⁣ 16. Peter Pan – Kensington Gardens⁣ Commissioned by J.M. Barrie himself, this enchanting statue shows Peter surrounded by fairies and woodland creatures, capturing the magic of childhood. #london #londonlife #londontiktok #londonhotspots #londonlove #london4all #londonhotspots #visitlondon #londra #londontown #londongirl

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