Local Legends
London Pride
London Borough of Lambeth, United Kingdom
London Pride is a sculpture by the British artist Frank Dobson located on Queen's Walk on London's South Bank. The sculpture was given Grade II listed status in January 2016. The sculpture depicts two nude women, it sits on a slate platform, with an inscription carved by David Kindersley in front of the piece that reads: 'LONDON PRIDE / FRANK DOBSON CBE RA / 1886–1963 / Commissioned for / THE FESTIVAL OF BRITAIN 1951 / GIVEN BY MARY DOBSON 1987 / AND PLACED ON THE SOUTH BANK / Assisted generously by Lynton Property & Revisionary Plc and / The Henry Moore Foundation / ARTS COUNCIL OF GREAT BRITAIN'. Dobson intended for the bowl in one of the figure's hands to be planted with Saxifraga urbium, commonly known as London Pride.
- Category
- Local Legends
- Location
- London Borough of Lambeth, United Kingdom
- Coordinates
- 51.50756, -0.11472
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q22117482
What is London Pride?
London Pride is a Local Legends place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Statue of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Statue of Robert Raikes, George III and the River Thames, Savoy Hotel.
Where is London Pride?
London Pride is in London Borough of Lambeth, United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.50756, -0.11472.
How do I get to London Pride?
London Pride is at London Borough of Lambeth, United Kingdom (51.50756, -0.11472). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.