St. Paul's Cross Column - City of London, UK
N 51° 30.850 W 000° 05.862
30U E 701374 N 5710998
St. Paul's Cross Column, located in precincts of St. Paul's Cathedral in London, is neo-Baroque structure with Doric column atoped by a gilded bronze statue of Saint Paul.
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Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/01/2014
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St. Paul's Cross Column, located in precincts of St. Paul's Cathedral in London, is neo-Baroque structure with Doric column atoped by a gilded bronze statue of Saint Paul.
The column was erected in 1910 at the site of famous medieval preaching site with cross and open-air pulpit known under name "St. Paul's Cross". The column and pedestal with 4 consoles and crouching figures of children, made from Portland stone, is work of Sir Reginald Blomfield. The bronze statue of Saint Paul is work of Sir Bertram Mackennal.