Wednesday 26 May 2010

'IN MEMORY'

PETER PAN STATUE
BOWRING PARK
ST JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND.
THIS IS A REPLICA OF THE STATUE OF PETER PAN IN KENSINGTON GARDENS, LONDON. IT WAS UNVEILED IN AUGUST 1925 IN MEMORY OF SIR EDGAR BOWRINGS GRANDCHILD, BETTY MUNN, WHO DROWNED, ALONG WITH HER FATHER, AT THE SINKING OF THE FLORIZEL. IT HAS THE INSCRIPTION,
"IN MEMORY OF A LITTLE GIRL WHO LOVED THE PARK"

4 comments:

  1. Beautiful statue with such a sad history behind it.

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  2. Hi Cheryl,
    I agree fully with your comment. Thanks for looking in.

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  3. Awww, that is so sad about the Florizel. I love Peter Pan though and this is a gorgeous statue.

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  4. Hi Emm,
    Thanks for your comment. I appreciate your support.

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