Glasgow – Equestrian statues https://equestrianstatue.org by Kees van Tilburg Tue, 17 Nov 2020 08:56:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.2.11 Lobey Dosser https://equestrianstatue.org/lobey-dosser/ Wed, 18 Jan 2017 16:15:22 +0000 http://equestrianstatue.org/?p=16259 Bud Neil (1911-1970) became famous in Glasgow during the 1950s and 60s for his character “Lobey Doser”, a cartoon strip serialised in the Evening Times for many years. This was the story of a wild west sherriff from deepest Partick who chases the evil villain Rank Bajin on his trusty two -legged steed El Fideldo. … Continue reading "Lobey Dosser"

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]]> Wellington, Duke of https://equestrianstatue.org/wellington-duke-of-2/ Wed, 18 Jan 2017 16:06:01 +0000 http://equestrianstatue.org/?p=16231 Capping the beautiful statue of Wellington in Glasgow (by Marochetti) with a traffic cone has become a traditional practice in this city, claimed to represent the sense of humour of the local population. 

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]]> Albert, Prince consort https://equestrianstatue.org/albert-prince-consort-4/ Wed, 06 Apr 2016 09:00:00 +0000 http://equestrianstatue.org/?p=1022 The post Albert, Prince consort appeared first on Equestrian statues.

]]> Victoria Queen https://equestrianstatue.org/victoria-queen/ Wed, 06 Apr 2016 09:00:00 +0000 http://equestrianstatue.org/?p=2058 There are two equestrian statues in the UK portraying Queen Victoria, both showing the young queen riding side saddle. Both statues form a group with an equestrian statue of Prince Albert. 

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]]> William III (William II of Scotland) https://equestrianstatue.org/william-iii-2/ Wed, 06 Apr 2016 09:00:00 +0000 http://equestrianstatue.org/?p=2119 It is said that the tail of the Glasgow statue moves in a ball and socket to prevent it being broken by unruly people during times of riot, but the only thing visible is that maintenance of this historic statue is greatly overdue. The pictures of details clearly show the need for repair. The steed … Continue reading "William III (William II of Scotland)"

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]]> Roberts of Kandahar and Waterford https://equestrianstatue.org/roberts-of-kandahar-and-waterford-2/ Wed, 06 Apr 2016 09:00:00 +0000 http://equestrianstatue.org/?p=2286 See original.

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