Wellington Monument (Achille's Statue)
Wellington Monument (Achille's Statue)
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Set beside some of London's best parks and home to world-class galleries, luxurious hotels, and famed thoroughfares, the ultra upscale Mayfair is one of London's most exclusive haunts. Here the shopping is haute, the dining is exquisite, and the nightlife is vibrant. A casual stroll through the area’s chic streets will reveal that Michelin stars and chauffeured cars are practically the norm here. Even if you're on a tight budget, this exceptionally well connected swath of Central London is worth exploring, if only for the chance to take a peak at the goings on of upper crust English society.
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- Hyde Park Corner • 4 min walk
- Green Park • 7 min walk
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PATO-BETO
San Martin, Argentina19,901 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
We can find it in the southeast corner of Hyde Park. It was inaugurated in 1822 and was made by casting enemy cannons. It was the first nude statue placed in a public place in London, which is why it received a lot of criticism at the time. Dedicated to the first Duke of Wellington after his victory against Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo.
Written December 10, 2023
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Nicholas H
London, UK20,388 contributions
Dec 2019 • Solo
This is one of three memorials to the Duke of Wellington within a stone’s throw of each other at Hyde Park Corner and the Duke’s residence at Apsley House. The bronze statue is remarkable for a number of reasons. It’s unusually tall at 36ft high including the triple step stone plinth it stands on. It’s also an odd mixture with the body representing Achilles but the head being modelled on the Duke himself. Finally, it caused outrage when it was first unveiled in 1822 because of its nudity, so a small fig leaf had to be added. Impressive and interesting memorial.
Written December 16, 2019
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IAN D
Wigan, UK26,149 contributions
Nov 2019 • Solo
Apparently this was the first statue installed in Hyde Park. It is supposed to be the Duke as Achilles. It was made from the bronze of cannons captured by the Duke in France.
Written November 2, 2019
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Gabriel H
Bellaire, TX7,093 contributions
Aug 2019
Erected in honor of the first Duke of Wellington, this statue of Achilles stands on a double, square base. Completed in 1822, it stands at 36 feet, including the base. Attributed to the sculptor, Westmacott, it represents the hero with a raised shield in his left hand and his sword in the right. Controversial because of its nudity when first installed, it has become part of the London landscape.
Written November 12, 2019
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Epic-Traveller
Rushden, UK4,526 contributions
Sep 2019 • Solo
This is a strange monument. It is a memorialisation of the Duke of Wellington as Achille’s with Achille’s body but the Duke’s head.
Very strange and it wasn’t immediately clear what the purpose of the statue was as it’s in Hyde Park Corner along with the Wellington Arch and the Equestrian Statue of Wellington.
Very strange and it wasn’t immediately clear what the purpose of the statue was as it’s in Hyde Park Corner along with the Wellington Arch and the Equestrian Statue of Wellington.
Written September 18, 2019
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK186,657 contributions
Mar 2019 • Solo
This sculpture stands in tribute to Arthur Wellesley, the Duke of Wellington. The statue of Achilles. The sculpture is made from the cannons captured in Wellington's campaigns in France. The body of the statue is clearly not of the duke, but on an idealised model of a classical warrior. However, the head is based on the Duke himself. It's said that the statue was originally completely nude. It caused such outrage that a small fig leaf had to be added to cover the you know what.
The sculpture depicts the duke in battle with his shield raise as if to block a blow. In his right hand he holds a a xiphos, leaning back in motion ready to deliver a counter blow.
The sculpture depicts the duke in battle with his shield raise as if to block a blow. In his right hand he holds a a xiphos, leaning back in motion ready to deliver a counter blow.
Written March 16, 2019
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BigHugh51
Adelaide, Australia3,628 contributions
Jul 2017 • Couples
While staying in London again, one Sunday afternoon, we walked up the Mall and then into Green Park. In the park, we followed a broad pathway which took us parallel to Constitution Hill up to Wellington's Arch. Located nearby the arch is a statue of the Duke of Wellington mounted on his horse.
Not far away, located near the Queen Elizabeth Gate at Hyde Park Corner is the very large statue of Achilles, which is yet another tribute to the Duke of Wellington's achievements in military campaigns against the French.
The statue's immense size certainly draws you attention and we took the opportunity to have a close-up look at it.
Certainly an unusual monument compared to the other more common styles of statues and monuments to be found in the vicinity!
Worthy of a close-up look if you happen to be in the area!
Not far away, located near the Queen Elizabeth Gate at Hyde Park Corner is the very large statue of Achilles, which is yet another tribute to the Duke of Wellington's achievements in military campaigns against the French.
The statue's immense size certainly draws you attention and we took the opportunity to have a close-up look at it.
Certainly an unusual monument compared to the other more common styles of statues and monuments to be found in the vicinity!
Worthy of a close-up look if you happen to be in the area!
Written November 5, 2017
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StephenCross
Dublin, Ireland30,976 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
Achilles Heel is well known and refers to the weak point on the magnificent warrior. Statute is huge and dominates its position in Hyde Park.
Written May 24, 2023
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Ian C
London, UK23,705 contributions
Aug 2020 • Solo
If you are interested in history, then having visited the Wellington Arch, Apsley House and the statue of Wellington, then you must come here to see the huge powerful figure of Achilles, installed here as a public monument to the 1st Duke of Wellington.
The scale seems appropriate given that there is a huge monument to Napoleon in the staircase hall of Apsley House nearby.
And, if you stand at a particular location, you can see Achilles eyeing up yhe Hilton Hotel...
The scale seems appropriate given that there is a huge monument to Napoleon in the staircase hall of Apsley House nearby.
And, if you stand at a particular location, you can see Achilles eyeing up yhe Hilton Hotel...
Written August 5, 2020
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Alice R
Hobart, Australia8,926 contributions
Mar 2020 • Friends
This statue was made from the bronze of cannons captured in Wellington's campaigns in France and it was the first statue placed in Hyde Park.
Written March 18, 2020
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