The Lucky Greenwich Dromedary
The Royal Standard, Pelton Rd, SE10
Benedict, who clearly has too much time on his hands, has sent me this great picture of the splendid fellow outside The Royal Standard pub in Pelton Road. I think he must once have been a Christmas decoration, but was such a hit he just stayed there. He's been there for bloomin' yonks now, and somehow the place just wouldn't look the same without him. He seems to be caught in what looks like a rather alarming net - presumably that's fairly lights, though I've not seen them lit. I've heard all kinds of stories about him, most of which seem to be variations on his granting three wishes to anyone who climbs up, gives him a carrot and a mince pie, and pats him on Christmas Eve, from which has arisen the moniker of the Lucky Greenwich Dromedary.
There's is something strange about that reindeer, wishes or not. If you click on the pic you can see it better and blow me, if it isn't actually some kind of humpless camel with a saddle on its back and antlers attached. Part of a recycled fairground ride, perhaps?
This kind of customisation is something of which I approve, and I've set my mind to thinking how other sculptures in Greenwich could be improved with little extras. William IV with deelyboppers, perhaps? The Throne of Earthly Kings with some comfy cushions? It's a good job Knife Edge isn't still with us - it would have made a fantastic maypole. Maybe we should have a special festival of 'improved' statues? I certainly enjoyed the Cannon-In-A-Condom recently.
And what of Nelson, which Stevie (who sent this pic) and I have been agreeing is easily the ugliest statue in Greenwich? Certainly that pale green furniture does nothing for him. The only improvement I can think of for this strangely amphibian incarnation would be a paper bag...
Any other suggestions for funky additions to Greenwich Scuptures?
Benedict, who clearly has too much time on his hands, has sent me this great picture of the splendid fellow outside The Royal Standard pub in Pelton Road. I think he must once have been a Christmas decoration, but was such a hit he just stayed there. He's been there for bloomin' yonks now, and somehow the place just wouldn't look the same without him. He seems to be caught in what looks like a rather alarming net - presumably that's fairly lights, though I've not seen them lit. I've heard all kinds of stories about him, most of which seem to be variations on his granting three wishes to anyone who climbs up, gives him a carrot and a mince pie, and pats him on Christmas Eve, from which has arisen the moniker of the Lucky Greenwich Dromedary.
There's is something strange about that reindeer, wishes or not. If you click on the pic you can see it better and blow me, if it isn't actually some kind of humpless camel with a saddle on its back and antlers attached. Part of a recycled fairground ride, perhaps?
This kind of customisation is something of which I approve, and I've set my mind to thinking how other sculptures in Greenwich could be improved with little extras. William IV with deelyboppers, perhaps? The Throne of Earthly Kings with some comfy cushions? It's a good job Knife Edge isn't still with us - it would have made a fantastic maypole. Maybe we should have a special festival of 'improved' statues? I certainly enjoyed the Cannon-In-A-Condom recently.
And what of Nelson, which Stevie (who sent this pic) and I have been agreeing is easily the ugliest statue in Greenwich? Certainly that pale green furniture does nothing for him. The only improvement I can think of for this strangely amphibian incarnation would be a paper bag...
Any other suggestions for funky additions to Greenwich Scuptures?
Labels: Weird Greenwich
posted by The Greenwich Phantom at
11:05
8 Comments:
well .... there's the topiary railway locomotive in Foyle Road ... and round the corner in Humber Road there's a donkey who looks out of a window wearing various outfits according to current events and the seasons.........
The suit of armour in the visitor centre ( not quite a statue I know) but if the fantastically oversized codpiece could open up with flashing lights and dry ice then a little hand waving a white flag pops out, now that would be fun.
And I dont know what you mean, "too much time on my hands" impossible!
Is it me or is Nelson looking very P****d off in that pic? Or is it the smell from the bins around the corner? LOL
Nellie is looking might peed off on account of the Tarfalgar Tavern's new line in pub furniture. As I said to my learned friend, the Panthom, only the ohter day, 'here's stuff you'd be pleased to have the local rowdies come and chuck in the river!'
He may also be upset because someone has managed to break off the bottom half of his sword.
Blackheathen
You're right - that donkey has its own additions. I love that donkey... Maybe the locomotive needs seasonal 'passengers...'
From that blomin' statue you'd never know Nelson was one of the great dashing heroes of our nation - swooned over by women and men alike...
Hideous. Both soul and art-free.
I think that 'Garden' Furniture is breeding!!...
Just found more of it out in the Market. Must have been a 'job lot' as they used to say......either that or the lorry had a very nasty case of 'loadus dropus ofus the backus'!!!!
It looks like the sort of first-buy garden set favoured by fabled trailer-trash when they realise the neighbours are taking the mickey out of them for sitting in their 'garden' on what was previously their living room furniture.
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