Golden Boy of Pye Corner
Golden Boy of Pye Corner
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Neighbourhood: City of London
From its ancient past as a Roman trading outpost to its 21st century status as the wealthiest square mile in the world, the financial district known simply as “The City” is one of London's most historic and fascinating neighbourhoods. Here high rise office towers such as Norman Foster’s Gherkin mingle with Roman ruins and architectural marvels from virtually every era in between, including Christopher Wren's glorious St.Paul's Cathedral, and John Soane's dauntingly classicist Bank of England. This neighbourhood is also home to some of the finest restaurants and plushest hotels in Europe, in addition to an assortment of of watering holes, upscale shops, and Tube stations. During the week, the City is abuzz with white collar workers going about their business; the weekend sees this area turn into a quiet haven for sightseers.
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- St. Paul's • 5 min walk
- Farringdon • 6 min walk
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therichastill
Stevenage, UK3,225 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
The statue of the Golden Boy is located close to St. Bartholemew's Hospital and is on the corner of Cock Lane (ooer!)
I would recommend reading the inscription to find out why the golden boy is there.
It's definitely an understated monument to the tragedy that was the Great Fire of London.
I would recommend reading the inscription to find out why the golden boy is there.
It's definitely an understated monument to the tragedy that was the Great Fire of London.
Written 31 October 2023
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kimHavant
Havant, UK96 contributions
July 2017 • Couples
Was nice stumbling across this, however, I wouldn't go out of my way to visit it. It was interesting to read the inscription below, a little insight into London past
Written 25 July 2017
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HolidaymakerfromHove
Brighton and Hove, UK2,545 contributions
Oct 2020
Visited as part of a walking tour in the area. You could easily miss this marker/ memorial to where the great fire of London ended.
Recommended. Worth a look if you are in the area.
Recommended. Worth a look if you are in the area.
Written 27 October 2020
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Ferret F
Oxford, UK19 contributions
Dec 2016 • Solo
Serendipity, that's why.... the happy accident of finding all kinds of tributes, memorials and other items cast in stone, bronze, statuary and plaques living on in the built form and architecture of the whole area, and most of it free!
Written 21 November 2017
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svoures
Liverpool, UK1,010 contributions
June 2016 • Solo
This gilded statue of a fat, little boy marks the limits of the Great Fire of London. It was erected to put an end to the conflicting theories about the cause of the fire. It was initially blamed on a French silversmith, who was executed - it was later discovered he had arrived in London two days after the fire. A famous astrologer who had predicted the fire was then blamed. The Catholics were next. Eventually, the City elders decided to blame it on the sin of gluttony and, to make their point, they erected a sign to reinforce their message.
Written 27 July 2016
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Martin H
Stockport, UK639 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
I only heard about this from looking on Tripadvisor & even knowing it is there you could walk past it without seeing. An interesting bit of history I'd never thought of before & an interesting reflection of sentiment as to the causes of the Great Fire.
Written 8 March 2019
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK185,662 contributions
Feb 2019 • Friends
At the corner of Cock Lane (seriously) and Giltspur Street this a golden statue of a child. The statue is a a small child, plump and naked in his birthday suit. Under the statue there is also a plaque inscribed with the words "This boy is in memory put up for the late fire of London Occasioned by the sin of gluttony 1666".
The statue is easy to miss. Look up for a bit of fun in London.
The statue is easy to miss. Look up for a bit of fun in London.
Written 17 February 2019
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Henry Tapper
London, UK474 contributions
Dec 2018 • Solo
Well worth including on any tour of the City of London- this little chap stands proud on his plinth despite his (alleged) misdemeanours. He sort of sums up the ambivalent attitude of us to City Boys
Written 29 December 2018
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Wandering Wonderings
Hastings, UK3,243 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
Well, I did not expect this! A golden boy mounted high on the wall. Erected on Cock Lane to symbolise the gluttony of the world, which was responsible for the Great Fire of 1666...apparently.
Quirky little thing to see and stumble upon. It's oddities like this that make London so unique.
Quirky little thing to see and stumble upon. It's oddities like this that make London so unique.
Written 3 May 2018
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dunadan
Lynnwood, WA2,418 contributions
July 2017 • Couples
This is a quirky little statue which claims to mark the farthest extent of the Great Fire which mostly destroyed London in 1666. Not sure why they chose a golden boy for this duty, but ours is not to wonder why. Just enjoy this golden laddie and appreciate his perpetual vigil.
Written 11 January 2018
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