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Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London and is usually extended to refer to both the clock and the clock tower. The official name of the tower in which Big Ben is located was originally the Clock Tower, but it was renamed Elizabeth Tower in 2012 to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II. The tower was designed by Augustus Pugin in a neo-gothic style. When completed in 1859, its clock was the largest and most accurate four-faced striking and chiming clock in the world. The tower stands 315 feet (96 m) tall, and the climb from ground level to the belfry is 334 steps. Its base is square, measuring 39 feet (12 m) on each side. Dials of the clock are 23 feet (7.0 m) in diameter. On 31 May 2009, celebrations were held to mark the tower's 150th anniversary. Big Ben is the largest of five bells and weighs 13.5 long tonnes, 13.7 tonnes, 15.1 short tonnes. Height: 16cm Width: 4.5cm Depth: 4.5cm -
Sir Benet Garrard sold land on which the Royal Crescent stands in December 1766. Between 1767 and 1775 John Wood the Younger, designed the great curved façade with Ionic Columns. Each original purchaser bought a length of the façade, and then employed their own architect. The house was then built behind the façade to their own specifications. Therefore what can appear to be two houses is occasionally just one. This system of town planning is betrayed at the rear and can be seen from the road behind the Crescent. While the front is uniform and symmetrical, the rear is a mixture of differing roof heights. This architecture, described as "Queen Anne fronts and Mary-Anne backs", occurs repeatedly in Bath. It was the first crescent of terraced houses to be built and an example of "rus in urbe" (the country in the city) with its views over the parkland opposite Height: 14.2cm Width: 9.0cm Depth: 3.5cm34.50 -
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Robert Burns This delightful bust, made from British gypsum plaster is sure to delight all lovers of Robert Burns the Scottish poet and lyricist. He is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland and is celebrated worldwide. His poem 'Auld Land Syne' is often sung at Hogmanay. There are a series of models around the base associated with Burns and his works and Scotland. These include Bagpipes, Plough, Ink well and quill, Book, Whiskey bottle, Candle holder, timorous beastie and Burn's Cottage. The etch around the base reads: "SHOULD AULD ACQUAINTANCES BE FORGOT AND NEVER BROUGHT TO MIND" Height: 12cm Width: 6cm Depth: 3.5m -
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This delightful bust, made from British gypsum plaster is sure to delight all lovers of classic books and Sherlock Holmes in particular. Sherlock Holmes was the brilliant creation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Around the top of the base is included 221B Baker Street, a hackney cab, violin, magnifying glass, microscope, pipe, police helmet and books. The etch around the base reads: "THE GAME IS AFOOT!" Height: 13cm Width: 7cm Depth: 3.5cm -
This delightful plaster Head of Leda plaque looks absolutely stunning and will attract attention wherever placed. It is a plaster gypsum model and is boxed and with a product card. Height 21cms Width 18cms Depth 2cms -
This British gypsum plaster model bust of Queen Victoria will make a statement in any room. Queen Victoria (1819-1901) was the queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 1837 and Empress of India from 1876. Her reign was a period of great progress and change within the United Kingdom. In 1840 Queen Victoria married her first cousin Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg. They had nine children. Albert died in 1861 after which she plunged into very deep mourning and avoided public appearances. Her reign of 63 years and seven months was longer than any of her predecessors and is known as the Victorian era This bust is especially suitable for all Royalists and historians but will be appreciated by all. In particular this bust will be appreciated by all especially suitable for all Royalists and historians. Around the base there are objects featuring Victoria's reign including the Crystal Palace, Christmas trees, and a globe representing the Commonwealth. The inscription reads "The important thing is not what they think of me but what I think of them" Height 14cms Width 7.5cms Depth 4cms -
This interesting bust will add a delightful addition to your home or office He strengthened the Roman Empire through architecture and is famous for building Hadrian's Wall and rebuilding the Parthenon. Around the base of the bust there is Hadrian's wall, a roman chariot, the Colisseum and Hadrian's arch The inscriptions states ' Peace through strength' Height 13.5cms Width 7ms Depth 3.5cms -
Cleopatra was known for her beauty, intelligence and her passionate affairs with Julius Caesar and Mark Anthony. She ruled Egypt from 51 to 30 BC as Egypt's last Pharoah This beautiful and interesting bust will add a delightful addition to your home or office Around the base of the bust is various Egyptian artefacts and the following text 'Age cannot wither her, nor custom stale her infinite variety' A sentence from the play Antony and Cleopatra, by William Shakespeare. Height 13cms Width 7cms Depth 3.5cms -
Aphrodite - the Greek goddess of love and beauty. This beautiful bust of Aphrodite takes inspiration from both the marble statues of Aphrodite housed in the Metz museum and Getty museum. Around the base are symbols of the goddess - dolphins, dove, roses, scalloped shell, wine and grapes. This bust has a felt base and comes in a box Height is 14.5cms Width 8cms Depth 3.5cm
