This incredible man took the might of the German army and won, he saved this country for the evils of Hitler. A born leader and a great orator. He's speeches live on to this day being quoted again and again. He gave this country his blood sweat and toil. Unveiled in 1973 by his beloved wife Baroness Clementine Churchill. Churchill himself located the spot. In his 1950's speech he refered to the spot as " Where my Statue Will Go. "

How does a sculpture manage to make a statue look as pugnacious and as irascible as its subject? A piece of great artistic skill. This monument captures the essence of one of Britain’s great figures, faults and all. Erected in 1973 and unveiled by Churchill’s widow, it was famously modified during one of the many subsequent protests in Parliament Square by having a strip of grass turf put on top of its head, creating the perfect image of a Mohican hairstyle. Probably the most iconic of the many statues in the Square and an absolute must see for tourists and Londoners alike.

The powerful commanding statue of Churchill is the first one you see on crossing to Parliament Square from the Houses of Parliament. Quite right too, given his importance to British and indeed European history. If you are visiting, start with Churchill and also explore the other statues here among the trees.

Say what you want about Churchill. He was a deeply flawed man. But he was also the right combination of pig-headed stubbornness, moral clarity, and courage to lead his nation during the greatest crisis in British (and European) history. In the seemingly-hopeless months of 1940, his words rallied a people to hold the line against ultimate evil. All that is good and happy about modern Europe (the “broad, sunlit uplands” he described in his “Finest Hour” speech) is largely due to him. Take a moment to admire his statue.

Some would consider Winston Churchill the greatest prime minister that the UK has ever had, especially as he was our leader during WWII. It is appropriate that he is facing the Houses of Parliament so he can keep an eye on all the current MP's. Hopefully they will bear this in mind and behave honourably. Sadly when I visited the statue was covered with bird poo. I hope someone cleans it up.

Statue that captures Churchill well I think. Lots of mixed feelings about the man, he did like a drink. Johnny Walker red label was popular. And champagne. I like his quote “A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject”. Plenty of them around Westminster these days I’m afraid.

This is a respectful, tall sculpture of the former British Prime Minister found in front of the House of Commons. The Square itself is peppered with monuments and other statues immortalising key figures in British history, however, the Churchill monument is perhaps the best known here.

This impressive Listed Grade II bronze statue by Ivor Roberts-Jones is the best-known one in Parliament Square. Standing on a granite pedestal in the north-east corner of the square, this larger than life statue is situated exactly where Sir Winston Churchill wanted it to be, overlooking the Houses of Parliament and the Elizabeth Tower (aka Big Ben). Statues of seven other important statesmen can be seen in Parliament Square, mostly British Prime Ministers as well as US President Abraham Lincoln and South African President Nelson Mandela. The statue was very clean when we viewed it, there does not seem to be a problem with pigeons. There is said to be an electric current running through it, which would explain why it is so clean.

This statue of the Greatest Leader in British History is perfect for sightseers. It is iconic and has so much history behind it.

Across the road from Westminster Abbey guarding the are stands the regal Winston Churchill statue the man who deserves so much praise and i'm thankful we still have an intact statue and long may it be there.