Memorials & monuments · London
Queen Anne
Queen Anne is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- St. Paul's · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Queen Anne is a public memorial or monument in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1886. Coordinates: 51.5137°, -0.0999°.
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From the Wikipedia article
A statue of Queen Anne is installed in the forecourt outside the west front of St Paul's Cathedral, in London, United Kingdom. It became a Grade II listed building in 1972.
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Background
Description
The statue is a copy of a 1712 sculpture by Francis Bird in Carrara marble which formerly stood at the same location. Queen Anne was the ruling British monarch when the new St Paul's Cathedral was completed in 1710. Bird's statue was unveiled at a thanksgiving service for the Peace of Utrecht, held 7 July 1713. The statue cost £1,130, excluding the marble which was provided by the Queen. It was surrounded by an elegant metal railing made by Jean Tijou. The Tijou railings were later removed and replaced by heavier railings to match the others around the cathedral. The original statue was attacked at least three times, in 1743, 1768, and 1882, with noses and arms damaged, and it was also…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5137, -0.0999
- District
- City of London
- Parish
- City of London, unparished area
- Postcode
- EC4M 8AY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Established
- 1886
- Nearest railway station
- St. Paul's — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.stpauls.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w629776387 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Statue of Queen Anne, St Paul's Churchyard (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Statue of Queen Anne at St. Paul's.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Queen Anne?
- Queen Anne is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EC4M 8AY), in the parish of City of London, unparished area.
- When was Queen Anne built?
- Built or established in 1886.
- Who owns Queen Anne?
- Queen Anne is owned by | accession =.
- Is Queen Anne free to visit?
- Yes, Queen Anne is free to enter.
- How do I get to Queen Anne?
- The nearest railway station is St. Paul's, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EC4M 8AY.