The Black Bull of Clarence - Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew (London, UK)
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Depicted stone statue of the Black Bull of Clarence, one of ten heraldic beasts known as the "Queen's Beasts", you can find on the Palm House Terrace in Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew.
Waymark Code: WMM7WA
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/06/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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Depicted stone statue of the Black Bull of Clarence, one of ten heraldic beasts known as the "Queen's Beasts", you can find on the Palm House Terrace in Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew.

This beast descended to the Queen through Edward IV. The shield shows the Royal Arms as they were borne not only by Edward IV and his brother Richard III, but by all the Sovereigns of the Houses of Lancaster and Tudor.

More information you can find in Wikipedia.

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: The Black Bull of Clarence

Figure Type: Animal

Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: James Woodford

Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1958

Materials used: Portland Stone

Location: The Palm House Terrace in Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew

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