Kensington Gardens in a large park in central London that once served as the private gardens of Kensington Palace. The Palace is still one of the top features of the park, although the variety of activities and monuments that it possesses have allowed it to become a landmark for both residents and visitors. In doing […]
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Hyde Park Becomes the Most Notable of the Royal Parks of London
Located near the heart of central London, Hyde Park is one of the most famous parks in the world. With a history that stretches back for centuries in a space that enables everything from boating to tennis to peaceful walks across nature, the park has become more than a simple green space for both residents […]
The Contemporary Sculptures on the Fourth Plinth Redefine Trafalgar Square
Originally intended to hold an equestrian statue of William IV, the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square in central London has become the home of rotating contemporary sculptures. These commissions have become some of the most famous public art prices in the world, showcasing what it can mean when squares and other areas of historic significance […]
The Kelpies Become New Icons for Scotland
Located in the Falkirk Council Area in Scotland, The Kelpies are the highlight of an effort to create a local greenspace that connects and engages with its local communities. These two 30-meter-high horse head sculptures are a feat of engineering that have become known as the world’s largest equine sculptures. The sculptures are monument to […]
The Wallace Monument Becomes One of Scotland’s Most Celebrated Landmarks
As one of the most well-recognized figures from Scottish history, it’s fitting that William Wallace has been commemorated in an incredibly profound way in the National Wallace Monument. Better known as the Wallace Monument, the structure is located on a hilltop overlooking Stirling in Scotland and was built to honor the 13th-century Scottish hero. Like […]
The Bullring Bull Becomes a Symbol for Birmingham and a Shopping Centre Attraction
As the United Kingdom’s largest city center-based shopping complex, Bull Ring & Grand Central attracts audiences from all across the city and the United Kingdom. Located in central Birmingham, thousands of people visit the complex on a daily basis, but the “Bullring Bull” has provided those visitors with something far more profound to experience. In […]
The Angel of the North Becomes an Icon for England
The Angel of the North is a monumental sculpture located in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England. Seen by more than 90,000 people every day and 33 million people every year, the sculpture represents what it can mean to transform a space by creating an identity for a region. It’s proof of how such pieces can […]