Gladstone's Redhanded Statue
This is the location of William Gladstone's redhanded statue.
Location: Bow Road, Bow
Description: This statue here of the Prime Minister William Gladstone was donated by Theodore Bryant (of Bryant's matches fame).
The Bryant & May factory nearby was notorious for the illnesses induced from phosporous poisoning (phossy jaw). Many workers died and this is why the hands of this statue of Gladstone are painted red - the blood of the workers was on the hands of the owner.
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This is the location of William Gladstone's redhanded statue. |
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The Lonely Archer», 7.5km
An Argument about a Brown Dog», 6.6km
The Queen Anne Statue», 3.6km
Nature's Throne», 2.5km
Fountain fit for a Bear», 6.7km
Princess Louise's Victoria», 7.4km
Statue of Gandhi», 4.8km
Dandelion Sculpture», 5.6km
Statues & Plaques in the Mall», 5.3km
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