Queen Victoria Memorial Central Pylon (London)

United Kingdom / England / London
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The central pylon consists of a main sculpture of 2,300 tonnes. At the top of the central pylon stands a gilded bronze Winged Victory, standing on a globe and with a victor's palm in one hand. Beneath her are personifications of Constancy, holding a compass with its needle pointing true north, and Courage, holding a club. Beneath these, on the eastern and western sides, are two eagles with wings outspread, representing Empire. Below these, statues of an enthroned Queen Victoria (facing The Mall) and of Motherhood (facing Buckingham Palace), with Justice (facing north-west towards Green Park) and Truth (facing south-east).
Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoria_Memorial,_London
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Coordinates:   51°30'6"N   -0°8'26"E
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