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How Fitzrovia Got Its Name
Before this poster was created hardly anyone had seen the word "Fitzrovia" in print and virtually nobody would have recognised...
Peter Berthoud
Oct 23, 2023


The Ugliest Statue in London?
Well, according to George Bernard Shaw, the famous “Wedding Cake” statue, part of the memorial to Queen Victoria, would be a contender....

Peter Berthoud
Mar 8, 2016


London’s Endangered Species Sculptures Saved
An eight month campaign to save Barry Baldwin’s Endangered Species sculptures at Allington House, near Victoria, London has ended. They...

Peter Berthoud
May 3, 2013


Endangered Species Sculptures in Victoria to be Saved
Barry Baldwin’s Endangered Species Sculptures at Allington House in Victoria have been spared from imminent destruction. Now they need a...

Peter Berthoud
Mar 1, 2013


Endangered Species Under Threat in Victoria
Land Securities are planning to destroy Barry Baldwin’s endangered species sculptures at Allington House near Victoria in central London....

Peter Berthoud
Oct 19, 2012


Head Turning Exhibition in Berkeley Square
A stunning new temporary exhibition of recent work by Emily Young has just been installed in Berkeley Square, Mayfair. Six gigantic heads...

Peter Berthoud
Feb 10, 2012


Endangered Species on Northumberland Avenue
The Endangered Species Doorway by sculptor Barry Baldwin can be found at Grand Buildings, in Northumberland Avenue, near to Trafalgar...

Peter Berthoud
Sep 7, 2011


London's Most Beautiful Shelter?
Outside Green Park station work to relocate this statue and fountain is almost complete. Diana of the Treetops in new location outside...

Peter Berthoud
Sep 1, 2011


E J Clack to Move Centre Stage at Green Park Station
This water-fountain and statue that stood in The Green Park for over 50 years has been permanently removed from it's original location....

Peter Berthoud
Jun 14, 2011


A Woodwork Teacher Who Sculpted Diana for The Green Park
This enormous Portland stone panel commemorates one of Charles Dickens' many London homes. It stands on the Marylebone Road. There is...

Peter Berthoud
Apr 6, 2011
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