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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Quintin Hogg Monument
Wednesday, June 7th, 2006
Sir George Frampton sculpted this monument to Quintin Hog in 1906. Hogg was the founder of the establishment of Regent Street Polytechnic, now known as Westminster University and well remembered for his philanthropic nature. It’s in the middle of busy and noisy Langham Place.
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Sir George Frampton sculpted this monument to Quintin Hog in 1906. Hogg was the founder of the establishment of Regent Street Polytechnic, now known as Westminster University and well remembered for his philanthropic nature. It’s in the middle of busy and noisy Langham Place.
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.