Watt's Memorial, Postman's Park

Not far from St Paul's Cathedral, some office workers eat their sandwiches on a bench in Postman's Park. Many of them do not give the many memorials a second glance. 

The memorials in questions are for remembering heroic, self-sacrifice from a bygone era. Proposed by the sculptor, George Frederic Watt in 1867 to commemorate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee in 1887, the reality of his idea actually happening did not take place until 1898. 

There was space for up to 120 memorials but by 1931 only 53 were ever placed up for all to see. Many of the memorials remember those who lost their lives in tragic circumstances - as you can see from the photos below. 

If you are ever in the area, well worth a visit.

Until next time, be careful out there people!