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V C Bird Monument

Thames Street, St. John's, Antigua
Ranked #13 of 25 attractions in St. John's
3.5 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
Type: Monuments/ Statues
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Surrey
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

There are no boards so you have to listen for announcement and they are not very clear. More

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Eastern Caribbean
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012

He was the father of the nation and spearheaded the countries independence. nice thing to see but it is in the middle of the market area so it can get quite busy down there. More

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nottingham
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012

The residents seem to be very proud of this ,not sure I have a opinion on it More

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Kingston, Canada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012

to each his own, but i recall this before they painted it. not good to paint a monument. More

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kent
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63 reviews 63 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2011

You don't get statues of politicians like this one in the UK! More

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Fort McMurray, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2011

A nice plaque, a good place to learn a little national history. Don't miss it when you go to the public market in St. John's. More

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London, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2011

The immigration officer was very helpful and made our trip to Antigua welcome trip, and the Customs Officer was very polite and welcome us to Antigua. More

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Cambridge, England
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104 reviews 104 reviews
Reviews in 48 cities Reviews in 48 cities
116 helpful votes 116 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2011

I was expecting the usual bronze bust of a National Hero. Wrong!! This is an enormous, larger than life, bright, papier mâché looking, bust of V.C. Bird, first prime minister of Antigua. According to my guide book it is bronze but it certainly does not look it. It is better than the usual statues you see. V.C. being Vere Cornwall.... More

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Portland, Oregon
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77 reviews 77 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
61 helpful votes 61 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2011

This monument is.....not sure how to describe it. It is a full on technicolor bust of V.C. Bird. Took me off guard. You will see it if you are driving around St. John's, down by the fish market and the docks. More

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Morris County, NJ
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2010

Be sure to check out this statue, former Antiguan President VC Bird, right in the middle of St.John's. Pretty cool. More

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