The 'South Bank Lion' on the north east corner of Westminster Bridge, with Elizabeth Tower (Palace of Westminster) in the background

Date:
15 Feb 1981
Location:
Westminster Bridge, South Bank Lion, Lambeth, Greater London Authority
Reference:
DD004655
Type:
Photograph (Negative)
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Description

A plaque on the base of the statue records that it originally stood above the river frontage of the Lion Brewery, Lambeth. It survived Second World War air raids that destroyed much of the surrounding area and was moved to this location when its former site was cleared for construction of the Royal Festival Hall.

Content

This is part of the Series: PDB01/01 Accessioned Negatives And Prints; within the Collection: PDB01 Paul D Barkshire Collection

Rights

© Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Barkshire, Paul David

Keywords

Victorian Road Bridge, Victorian Statue