Golden Square in Soho has a long history having been laid out in the 17th century. During the 1700s many foreign diplomatic envoys lived around the square. Charles Dickens chose it for the setting of the gloomy home of Ralph Nickelby in his book Nicholas Nickelby in 1839. By the end of the 19th century the area was home to the wool trade. By 1900 there were at least 70 firms connected with the yarn trade based in the square. During WW2 an air raid shelter was dug under the square. After the war the gardens were restored and open to the public in 1952.
The roses were gifted to the City of Westminster from Sophia, Bulgaria in 1972.
The statue was erected in the garden in 1753 and is thought to be Charles II
Lots of hard surfaces. I wondered if it was also called Soho Square, where aitches are dropped everywhere, but no, different squares. I've seen photos of the metal sculptures before.
ReplyDeleteI like those sculptures of the ladies underwear!
ReplyDeleteHello, looks like a pretty square/garden. I like the sculptures and statues. The roses will be beautiful in bloom. Enjoy your day, wishing you a happy new week!
ReplyDeleteNice to see historic areas still being cared for. Trying to "figure" the meaning of the sculptures. Pun intended.
ReplyDeletegreat shots and the area looks great
ReplyDeleteHm, interesting sculpture!
ReplyDeleteAn unusual set of sculptures.
ReplyDeleteThe sculptures don't fit at all and as you say they are bizar.
ReplyDeleteExcellent post! I also read previous post about your future travels...be safe!
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Wonderful historical post and delightful photos ~
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I quite like the sculptures. Although I also do agree with you on the bizarre...
ReplyDeleteIs the shelter still there or did they fill it up again after the war?
That's the first time I've seen bras in a sculpture park. Ha!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely place for a stroll! I have to say that undies aren't my first thought when I hear 'art' :)
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