A Medici Lion in Stanley Park, Blackpool

            At the steps leading to the cafe from the Italian Gardens, there are two Medici lions statues which were produced, by Rupert Harris Conservation, using casts from the former sculptures which were returned, on loan, to Stowe House in 2013. The original lions, and shepherds and shepherdesses (probably from the Grecian valley, after 1749), were donated by John Magee in 1926 after being purchased during the sale of Stowe House in 1921. Three of the Four Shepherd statues in the Italian Gardens were stolen, probably for scrap metal, in 2011 which prompted Blackpool Council to ensure the safety of the lions. There were a number of vandal attacks on the statues and so an agreement was formed for the lease of the Lions to Stowe House.  In return for the loan Stanley Park received exact copies (but with steel armature), new plinths and secured free access for Blackpool residents at Stowe House.  In 2014, the Italian Gardens received four new statues which were purchased by the council to replace the shepherd and shepherdesses. The second hand granite statues were bought from a reclamation yard and they represent the four seasons.
   

Taken in: UK / England / Great Marton (show map)

Taken on: May 16, 2024

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Camera: Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max, f/1.8, 1/4566 sec, 6.9mm, ISO 64 (more info) (hide info)

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