Pump House Reliefs -- Italian Gardens, Kensington Gardens, Westmintser, London, UK
N 51° 30.634 W 000° 10.551
30U E 695968 N 5710386
Beautiful relief carvings and chimeric figures decorate the Pump House at the Italian Gardens near the Kensington Gardens Lancaster Gate
Waymark Code: WMT7WV
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/11/2016
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Numerous decorative reliefs and chimeric figures adorn the elegant Portland stone Pump House, built to operate and supply water to the elaborate fountains of the Italian Gardens in the Kensington Gardens near Kensington Palace in Westminster.
Our favorite relief carving are the intertwined initials of Queen Victoria in Prince Albert, their official royal cipher from the time of their marriage until Albert's untimely death.
The beautiful Italian Gardens were built by Prince Albert for his beloved wife Queen Victoria in 1860. Today they are a popular place for families and children, birdwatchers, and anyone who needs a quiet and serene place to take a break from the hustle and bustle of busy London.
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Date Sculpture was opened for vewing?: 01/01/1860
Website for sculpture?: [Web Link]
Where is this sculpture?: Italian Gardens Kensington Gardens Westminster, London United Kingdom
Sculptors Name: Not listed
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