We haven't had a lion picture lately, have we? So here are two of the stone lions that guard Saltaire opposite the Victoria Hall. The one above is 'Determination' and the other is 'Vigilance'. There are four altogether, with 'War' and 'Peace' on the opposite side of the road. Originally designed for London's Trafalgar Square by their sculptor Thomas Milnes, Sir Titus Salt snapped them up for Saltaire when Landseer won the London competition. London's loss was Saltaire's gain. I'm quite fond of the beasts.
They look very noble.
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