Reading in Berkshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
You've Found the Maiwand Lion
Abbey Quarter
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 1, 2024
1. You've Found the Maiwand Lion Marker
The war was intended to counter Russian influence in Afghanistan by putting a ruler friendly to the British Empire in charge. The battle ended in disaster, with almost half the British forces killed.
The view from here:
In medieval times the abbey church towered over this part of Reading. It could be seen all over town, and beyond. The monks private living area was between the church and the River Kennet, and could only be reached through the Abbey Gateway, to the right of the abbey church.
The Maiwand Lion is thought to weigh around 16 tonnes or 16,000 kg. That's more than 80 times heavier than a real lion.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.
Location. 51° 27.415′ N, 0° 58.08′ W. Marker is in Reading, England, in Berkshire. It can be reached from The Forbury. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 814 The Forbury, Reading, England RG1 3BD, United Kingdom.
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Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Abbey Quarter (within shouting distance of this marker); Men of Reading and Berkshire (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hospitium (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory Of Henry West (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Abbey Quarter (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Abbey Quarter (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); WWII Bombing of Reading (about 120 meters away); You've Found the Abbey Ruins (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Reading.
circa 1910
2. The Lion, Forsbury Gardens
Credits. This page was last revised on August 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2024, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 122 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 10, 2024, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on August 13, 2024. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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