Erection date: 1932
{Inscribed on stone plinth:}
Shackleton
In Exhibition Road façade, on left of picture. This bronze statue stands in a niche although it was intended to be on a plinth.
SW7, Kensington Gore, Royal Geographic Society
's post had good photos of the statues. Apparently cabbies call this "hot and cold corner" (think about it). The room behind is the lecture hall.
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Shackleton statue
Born Kilkee, county Clare, Ireland. He led several Antarctic expeditions and ...
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Shackleton statue
Sculptor. Â Born Yorkshire. Â Started as an apprentice metal engraver for Mappi...
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Shackleton statue
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