Local Legends
Statue of John Howard
Bedford, United Kingdom
The statue of John Howard, in St Pauls's Square, Bedford, is a bronze of John Howard, erected in 1890, the centenary of Howard's death. The statue is "clothed... in the travelling dress of the time to denote he was a great traveller." The sculptor was Alfred Gilbert. It stands on an ornate plinth inscribed with his date of birth and death, and the date of the statue's erection. The plinth in turn sits on five octagonal stone steps, raising the total height of the monument to about 20 feet (6.1 m). The statue is a Grade I listed structure.
- Category
- Local Legends
- Location
- Bedford, United Kingdom
- Coordinates
- 52.13550, -0.46646
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- Wikidata
- Q17526409
What is Statue of John Howard?
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Where is Statue of John Howard?
Statue of John Howard is in Bedford, United Kingdom. Coordinates: 52.13550, -0.46646.
How do I get to Statue of John Howard?
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