Guided Walk: Sculpture Wars

David Harry and Frank Molloy

‘Sculpture Wars’ is a new guided London walk focusing on the great debate surrounding statues and monuments - and the history behind them

St James' Park Station (Stop SC)

Thank you for booking the tour, as stated previously the meeting place will be at the exit to St James' Park Station in Westminster and the tour will last approximately 2 hours and finish at Trafalgar Square by the 4th plinth next to the National Gallery.

Created and conducted by qualified Westminster Guides, David Harry and Frank Molloy, ‘Sculpture Wars’ highlights some of the more contentious sculptures in London’s corridors of power, including those of Winston Churchill, Lord Nelson, and the fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square.The walk examines the meaning and validity of such memorials in public spaces, as well as discussing their artistic merit, often a subject for debate in itself. It also aims to show how controversy over iconic symbolism is not just a recent phenomenon. In addition, the walk takes in some of the capital&#x27;s most historic buildings such as Big Ben, Trafalgar Square and Westminster Abbey. Harry said: “Some argue that today’s statue wars are a reflection of modern identity politics but in truth, controversy over statues is nothing new. Indeed, battle lines can stretch back centuries.” Molloy added: “Participants will of course form their own opinions, but whatever your position, we hope to put the debate into some context, and at the very least, offer a fascinating and enjoyable stroll through the heart of London.”

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