The King’s Beasts.—These statues, which again adorn the parapets of St. George’s Chapel, Windsor, were once removed on the advice of Sir Christopher Wren, on the ground of safety. It was found that the loss of weight weakened the structure, and with the restoration of the chapel recently; the figures were replaced. They are placed at regular intervals around the building.
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Dominion, Volume 24, Issue 62, 6 December 1930, Page 7
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61The King’s Beasts.—These statues, which again adorn the parapets of St. George’s Chapel, Windsor, were once removed on the advice of Sir Christopher Wren, on the ground of safety. It was found that the loss of weight weakened the structure, and with the restoration of the chapel recently; the figures were replaced. They are placed at regular intervals around the building. Dominion, Volume 24, Issue 62, 6 December 1930, Page 7
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