Samuel Pepys’ Diary BookBench Sculpture
I adore books and so when I strolled along Greenwich Embankment, a BookBench Sculpture caught my eyes. On the caption right next to the sculpture was a description of this masterpiece and I learnt that there are 50 of these sculptures in total around London. I’m In Search Of BookBench Sculptures. All 49 of them! This is going to be some journey.
The sculpture is so beautiful and has been designed to resemble a book. What an inspiration for readers! It is placed along the Greenwich Embankment and makes a lovely picture with some of London’s Landmarks in the background. I just had to take a picture of it. I’m now wondering what the other 49 BookBench Sculpures might look like.
Books About Town
Book About Town Samuel Pepys (1633-1703) BookBench Sculpture
This is the rear of the BookBench Sculpture with an image of Samuel Pepys (1633-1703) He was an English naval administrator and Member of Parliament and recorded historical London events in London in a diary. Apparently this lovely BookBench depicts his work.
You can find some more information here.
http://www.booksabouttown.org.uk/?action=ViewBench&Id=41
These are intresting sculptures Bola! Ive never come across them before. I will have to keep an eye out for them when I’m travelling around London.
First time I’ve come across BookBench sculptures like these. You can actually own one but must put a bid in by 7th October.
WOW, those are so cool. I love those benches. My mom was a librarian and so she transferred her love of books to me. If I were in London I would go look for them for sure. 🙂
The Book bench sculpture is colourful and inspiring.
Very nice sculptures, Bola! It’s a pleasure to know unconventional things about London 🙂
Thanks Ilaria. The sculpture looks really nice especially in the sun and London has so many unconventional objects in form of art. You never really no when you will make a discovery.
These are absolutely magnificent! What a splendid discovery and I do hope you’ll share the others when you find them!
Thanks Jacqueline. I’m on the look out for my next discoveries and just can’t wait to share the other BookBenches when I’ve found them!
What a delightful discovery! I hope you’re able to find more book benches and that you’ll share them.
Hi Sandra. I really hope I’ll be able to find more BookBenches in my travels and share my discovery.