Reading Lion
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ijcoxf
N 51° 27.417 W 000° 58.046
30U E 641212 N 5702600
This huge lion is a well-known local landmark, in Reading's Forbury park.
Waymark Code: WM13TM
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/06/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member chstress53
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The lion is a memorial to the men of the 66th (Berkshire) Regiment who lost their lives in the Afghan campaign of 1879-1880 - their names are listed on the plinth. George Simonds (visit link) was the sculptor.
Physical Address:
Forbury Park
Reading, UK
RG1

Web Site: Not listed
Visit Instructions:
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