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WINSTON CHURCHILL STATUE – LONDON (Not a Statuette!!)

Posted in Statuettes and History by Jimmy on 07th Oct

Sir Winston Churchill, English politician, soldier in the British Army, orator. On the resignation of Neville Chamberlain in May 1940, he became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and led the British war effort against the Axis powers. His speeches gave great encouragement to the besieged Allied forces. Video by author, Brian Kavanagh. Duration : [...]

Chinese army invaded London – 07 Sep 07

Posted in Statuettes and History by Jimmy on 07th Oct

London was bracing itself for an invasion by China’s famous Terracotta Army. The 2,200-year-old clay statues are regarded as one of the greatest archaeological finds of the 20th century. They were buried alongside China’s first emperor, possibly to protect him in the afterlife. Around 20 of the lifesize figures will go on display at the [...]