1953 Press Photo Work Progresses on Statues of Gog & Magog

Work Progresses On The Statues Of "Gog" And "Magog" For Return To The Guildhall: Work nears completion at the Welwyn Evans - on the new statues of the famous Guildhall "Gog" and "Magog" - which are to replace the triginals which were destroyed by German fire-bombs in 1940. The statues are 9ft.3 ins. in height (the originals were 14 ft). The sculpture is being financed by Sir George Wilkinson, former Lord Mayor of London - and the statues are to be placed in position in time for Coronation Day. Photo shows Mr. Evans at work on the statue of "Gog" from a miniature - while on left can be seen the completed statue of Magog - and the miniature - at his Welwyn Garden City Studio, today.

Photo measures 8 x 10 inches.

Photo is dated 03-03-1953.



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