Duke of Wellington`s cone.
What do you think? Right or wrong. Traffic Cone on or off.
It started with crazy folk in Glasgow climbing up the Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington and positioning the cone on the duke`s head.
Fun but Dangerous. Especially with a few drinks in you.
Crowds gather round and cheer when it`s back up on it`s new home. It`s now the cities unofficial favorite landmark.
What do you think? Right or wrong. Traffic Cone on or off.
It started with crazy folk in Glasgow climbing up the Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington and positioning the cone on the duke`s head.
Fun but Dangerous. Especially with a few drinks in you.
Crowds gather round and cheer when it`s back up on it`s new home. It`s now the cities unofficial favorite landmark.
Apart from the possibility of serious injury the Cone is not popular with everyone. The cost was £10000 a year for the removal of the Duke`s new hat. Two workers and a cherry picker {Lifting platform} had to be used. I think the council have gave up on that.
The statue was sculpted by Italian artist Carlo Marochetti and was erected in 1844. The statue is a Category-A listed monument. The reason for its swift removal.ment.
The statue was sculpted by Italian artist Carlo Marochetti and was erected in 1844. The statue is a Category-A listed monument. The reason for its swift removal.ment.
The Statue of the Duke on his trusted horse Copenhagen was unveiled in front of the Royal Exchange in 1844. This building is now the Gallery of modern art.
In 2005, Glasgow City Council and Strathclyde Police begged the public not to replace the cone. That fell on deaf ears.
In 2011 the Lonely Planet travel guide included the statue in its list of the "top ten most bizarre monuments on the planet"
If you know the history of the city lots of the amazing buildings in the Merchant city came from the wealth made from the exportation of tobacco. Which involved Slavery. Many people campaign to have streets renamed. Buildings knocked down and historical items returned to their place of origin but nothing is ever mention the Dook.
The Gallery behind Wellington is William s Cunninghame home
He was a rich man who made a fortune through the slave trade.
Sometimes the cone changes colour to commemorate different event.
I love Wellington`s new head wear. Hope you do too.
In 2005, Glasgow City Council and Strathclyde Police begged the public not to replace the cone. That fell on deaf ears.
In 2011 the Lonely Planet travel guide included the statue in its list of the "top ten most bizarre monuments on the planet"
If you know the history of the city lots of the amazing buildings in the Merchant city came from the wealth made from the exportation of tobacco. Which involved Slavery. Many people campaign to have streets renamed. Buildings knocked down and historical items returned to their place of origin but nothing is ever mention the Dook.
The Gallery behind Wellington is William s Cunninghame home
He was a rich man who made a fortune through the slave trade.
Sometimes the cone changes colour to commemorate different event.
I love Wellington`s new head wear. Hope you do too.
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