London Heritage Quarter has announced that its popular ‘Pride in the Quarter’ public art trail has been extended until 2 September, giving Londoners and visitors additional time to explore the collection of 17 artist-designed lion and lioness sculptures displayed across some of the capital’s most recognisable locations.
Originally launched to celebrate a summer of football, the free trail has transformed central London with sculptures appearing near landmarks including Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, St James’s Park, and Victoria Tower Gardens, encouraging visitors to discover the city through art, creativity and culture.
The extension comes ahead of the launch of a public charity auction, which goes live at 12:00 PM on 12 August. Up to 15 of the sculptures will be available to bid on via the Indy online auction platform, offering collectors, businesses, and art enthusiasts the opportunity to own a unique piece of the trail.
Proceeds from the auction will support The Passage, helping to fund services supporting people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, while one sculpture located at The Royal Horseguards Hotel will raise funds for Rays of Sunshine, the children’s charity. Following the close of the auction, sculptures are expected to be carefully removed and transferred to their new owners in September.
The Pride in the Quarter trail remains free to visit until 2nd September, before the sculptures find new homes through the charity auction.
Please see a link to the ‘Pride in the Quarter’ charity auction here:
https://bid.indy.auction/pride-in-the-quarter
