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07-Feb-2024 John Reynolds

Temple of British Worthies

Stowe Landscape Gardens, Buckingham

The niches are filled by busts, half of which were carved by John Michael Rysbrack for a previous building in the gardens. They portray John Milton, William Shakespeare, John Locke, Sir Isaac Newton, Sir Francis Bacon, Elizabeth I, William III and Inigo Jones. The other eight are by Peter Scheemakers, which were commissioned especially for the Temple. These represent Alexander Pope, Sir Thomas Gresham, King Alfred the Great, The Black Prince, Sir Walter Raleigh, Sir Francis Drake, John Hampden and Sir John Barnard (Whig MP and opponent of the Whig Prime Minister Sir Robert Walpole). [Wikipedia].

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Charlene Ambrose08-Feb-2024 01:38
Pretty image. It would be interesting to know who the worthies are! V
joseantonio07-Feb-2024 19:42
nice reflections.V.
Doug Cruden07-Feb-2024 19:23
Love the reflection (is that the Palladian Bridge peeking out in the background?)
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