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ON THIS DAY IN LONDON
22nd January 1967 Born today: Olivia d'Abo, London England, actress (Wonder Years, Single Guy)
22nd January 1946 Punk pioneer Malcolm McLaren was born in Stoke Newington.
22nd January 1927 The first ever live football radio commentary for Arsenal v Sheff Utd.
22nd January 1920 England football manager Sir Alf Ramsey was born in Dagenham.
22nd January 1876 The Royal Aquarium amusement park opened in Westminster.
Best Camel Statue
Superb statue that commemorates the Camel Corps in World War I
Location: Embankment Gardens, SW3
Description: London's best '3D camel' is near Cleopatra's Needle in Embankment Gardens not far from the statue of Robert Raikes and commemorates the work of the Camel Corps in World War One. It is quite small so make sure you don't miss it.
In 1921 it was unveiled by the Lieutenant-General Sir Philip Chetwode, who had been the first commander of the Desert Mounted Corps (including the Imperial Camel Corps Brigade).
The man who had commanded the Brigade throughout its existence, Brigadier-General Clement Smith, was there too, as were many other former cameliers. Also present were the New Zealand and Australian prime ministers of the day, William Massey and Billy Hughes.
The Embankment Gardens is a narrow strip of public park by the Thames created in the late-19th century with the construction of the Embankment.
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The Coade Stone Lion
Once had a red coat after living outside the Red Lion Brewery
2008-02-17
Nature's Throne», 7.1km
The Pavlova Statue», 1.0km
Swede Wallenberg's Statue», 2.3km
A Refraction of Colour», 1.9km
Young Dancer Sculpture», 2.4km
Statue at Brixton Station», 39.km
Boy with a Dolphin», 0.4km
Best Camel Statue», 0km
Cleopatra's Needle», 2.1km
Wellcome to Bleigiessen», 3.0km
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