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equestrian statue of Robert Napier, 1st Baron Napier of Magdala
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equestrian statue of Robert Napier, 1st Baron Napier of Magdala in England London, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester Road · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The equestrian statue of Robert Napier, 1st Baron Napier of Magdala is located in Kensington and Chelsea, postcode SW7 5XE. The nearest railway station is Gloucester Road, which is 0.8 km away. Entry to the statue is free.
About
equestrian statue of Robert Napier, 1st Baron Napier of Magdala is a public sculpture in England London, United Kingdom, dating from 1891. Britain's public art ranges from Henry Moore reclining figures and Anthony Gormley installations to the Angel of the North and the surviving statues of empire.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Equestrian statue of Robert Napier is a Grade II listed statue at the northern end of Queen's Gate in Kensington. Lord Napier was of a military background and served in India and China. His most significant act, for which he would receive his baronetcy, was leading the British expedition to Abyssinia in 1867–1868. Here he would capture Magdala with the aim of freeing European hostages taken by Tewodros II. The statue was designed by Joseph Edward Boehm and depicts Napier in tropical uniform holding binoculars. Completed in 1891, it was originally placed in Waterloo Place but in 1921 was moved to be replaced by an equestrian statue of Edward VII, which itself had a lengthy process in deciding a location for. The statue is a replica of one erected in Kolkata. In 2004, the local council and English Heritage gave permission to a local student of the Royal College of Art to cover the statue in red duct tape, despite the permission granted from such bodies the artwork would spark controversy.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5013, -0.1803
- District
- Kensington and Chelsea
- Parish
- Kensington and Chelsea, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW7 5XE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kensington and Bayswater
- Established
- 1891
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester Road — 0.8 km
- Official site
- www.royalalberthall.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q26555957 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Equestrian statue of Robert Napier (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is equestrian statue of Robert Napier, 1st Baron Napier of Magdala?
- equestrian statue of Robert Napier, 1st Baron Napier of Magdala is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW7 5XE), in the parish of Kensington and Chelsea, unparished area.
- What is equestrian statue of Robert Napier, 1st Baron Napier of Magdala?
- equestrian statue of Robert Napier, 1st Baron Napier of Magdala in England London, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to equestrian statue of Robert Napier, 1st Baron Napier of Magdala?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester Road, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW7 5XE.
- When was equestrian statue of Robert Napier, 1st Baron Napier of Magdala built?
- Built or established in 1891.
- Is equestrian statue of Robert Napier, 1st Baron Napier of Magdala free to visit?
- Yes, equestrian statue of Robert Napier, 1st Baron Napier of Magdala is free to enter.
- How do I get to equestrian statue of Robert Napier, 1st Baron Napier of Magdala?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester Road, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW7 5XE.