Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain - Wikipedia
The Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain, officially and popularly known as Eros, [1] is a fountain surmounted by a winged statue of Anteros, located at the southeastern side of Piccadilly …
The statue of Eros - visitlondon.com
Admire the Piccadilly statue of Eros, a beautiful winged archer poised with his bow, located in Piccadilly Circus. Erected at the end of the 19th century to commemorate Lord Shaftesbury’s …
Eros Statue, Piccadilly Circus, London | History & Photos
Historian David Ross of Britain Express looks at the famous statue of Eros in Piccadilly Circus, London, with a history of the statue, photos, and visiting information.
The Eros Statue: 15 Things You Never Knew about Piccadilly Circus ...
Apr 18, 2023 · We’ve all seen it right, the winged statue perched jauntily above a fountain in Piccadilly Circus… but what is the Eros statue? Why is it there? Turns out there’s a lot more …
11 Secrets of London's Eros Statue | Londonist
Dec 2, 2016 · The Eros statue in Piccadilly Circus is a well-loved symbol of London. But behind the now iconic, almost hackneyed, sculpture is a history of controversy, hooliganism, errors …
Things to Do in Piccadilly Circus | See, Stay, Shop, + Eat
Dec 15, 2024 · This statue in Piccadilly Circus might not be as famous as Eros, but it’s a stunning piece. It comprises four horses, crafted from blackened bronze. All four – Eous, Aethon, …
EROS - Stories Of London
The statue of Eros in Piccadilly Circus was sculpted by Alfred Gilbert and was produced as an homage to Anthony Ashley Cooper, the 7th Earl of Shaftesbury (1801-1885). Lord Shaftesbury …
Eros Statue | The West End, London | Attractions - Lonely Planet
At the centre of Piccadilly Circus stands the famous statue (Alfred Gilbert, 1893) called Eros but actually modelled on Anteros, his twin brother. To add to the confusion, the figure is officially …
Piccadilly Circus | Shopping, Tourist Attraction & Entertainment ...
Piccadilly Circus, busy London intersection and popular meeting place. Lying between the neighbourhoods of St. James (south) and Soho (north) in the borough of Westminster, it …
History of Piccadilly Circus, London - Discover Britain
Oct 23, 2022 · The Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain at the centre of Piccadilly Circus was named after the 7th Earl of Shaftesbury, a much-loved Victorian philanthropist and social reformer. …