Statue of Captain John Smith - Cheapside, London, UK
N 51° 30.822 W 000° 05.636
30U E 701638 N 5710957
A gift from the Commonwealth of Virginia (USA) to the City of London (UK).
Waymark Code: WMBPPF
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 06/11/2011
Views: 6
The statue is of Captain John Smith who was one of the first settlers in Jamestown, Virginia. The engraving on the statue reads:
"This statue / presented to the City of London / by the Jamestown Foundation / of the Commonwealth of Virginia / was unveiled by / Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother / on Monday 31st October 1960"
Country or International City that Gave the Gift: Commonwealth of Virginia, USA
Country or International City that Received the Gift: City of London, United Kingdom
Website Verifying this Item as a Gift from Another Country or International City: Not listed
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