Sicilian Avenue Arches - Kingsway, London, UK
N 51° 31.104 W 000° 07.262
30U E 699737 N 5711405
This stone arch stands at the south eastern end of Sicilian Avenue.
Waymark Code: WMDGY8
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/15/2012
Views: 7
This arches stand at the south east end of Sicilian Avenue, a pedestrianised shopping street that runs between Kingsway and Vernon Place. The arches, designed by R J Worley for the Bedford Estate, are a decorative entrance to Sicilian Avenue and its style is similar to the buildings along the avenue.
The arches are supported by four columns that taper slightly towards the top. The whole unit is made from stone and was built c1910. The whole effect is to give the location a Roman feel.
Type: Gateway
Subtype: Sculpture
Location: End of a shopping street.
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