Marble Arch was designed by Nash and made from white Carrara Marble. It’s inspired by the Constantine Arch in Rome and built in 1828 costing £80,000. Originally for Buckingham Palace but moved here. Reliefs are by Richard Westmacott and Edward Hodges Baily.
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The Wellington Monument
Wednesday, June 7th, 2006
Placed here in 1822 by command of His Majesty George IV. This is a classic example of why Westmacott’s work was held in such high regard. The statue is of a nude Achilles holding a sword and standing on a pediment of plain granite blocks. It’s dedicated to Arthur Duke of Wellington and his fighting men.
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Placed here in 1822 by command of His Majesty George IV. This is a classic example of why Westmacott’s work was held in such high regard. The statue is of a nude Achilles holding a sword and standing on a pediment of plain granite blocks. It’s dedicated to Arthur Duke of Wellington and his fighting men.