Statue

Austin Friar statue

Erection date: 1989

Inscription

{On the statue base, at the right:}
T. Metcalfe 1989

Site: Austin Friar statue (1 memorial)

EC2, Austin Friars

The Austin Friars house, built in 1253, used to occupy this area.

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Austin Friar statue

Subjects commemorated i

Austin Friars

Augustinian friary just north-east of Bank, probably founded 1260ish, coverin...

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Austin Friar statue

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T. Metcalfe

Sculptor. Active in 1989.

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