Italy, Lazio, Rome. Monument to Giuseppe Mazzini on the Aventine hill in Rome

Italy, Lazio, Rome. Monument to Giuseppe Mazzini on the Aventine hill in Rome

Italy, Lazio, Rome. Abstract view of a statue reaching towards the sky, located near the Colosseum in Rome City.

Italy, Lazio, Rome. Abstract view of a statue reaching towards the sky, located near the Colosseum in Rome City.

Italy, Lazio, Rome. Gardens near the Monumento Nazionale a Vittorio Emanuele II (National Monument of Victor Emmanuel II).

Scotland, Edinburgh, Princes Street. Monument to Sir Walter Scott known simply as 'Scotts Monument' located along the busy Princes Street.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Bank of Scotland. Florentine style central dome on the Royal Bank of Scotland building located on the Mound. Inspired by the 17th century Italian painter and architect, Pietro da Cortona, The dome was topped by a statue of the Greek god, Victory, by sculptor John Rhind.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Bank of Scotland. Florentine style central dome on the Royal Bank of Scotland building located on the Mound. Inspired by the 17th century Italian painter and architect, Pietro da Cortona, The dome was topped by a statue of the Greek god, Victory, by sculptor John Rhind.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle. Statue of Field Marshal Earl Haig located on the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Greyfriars Bobby. Statue of Greyfriars Bobby, the famous loyal Skye Terrier who lay on the grave of his master John Gray for 14 years after his death in 1858 – Only leaving his grave briefly to find food.

England, Northumberland, Newbiggin by the sea. Detail of a figure forming part of 'The Couple' a sculpture by the artist and sculptor Sean Henry, located near the coast of Newbiggin by the Sea.

England, Northumberland, Newbiggin by the sea. 'The Couple' a sculpture by the artist and sculptor Sean Henry, located near the coast of Newbiggin by the Sea.

England, Northumberland, Newbiggin by the sea. 'The Couple' a sculpture by the artist and sculptor Sean Henry, located near the coast of Newbiggin by the Sea.

England, Northumberland, Newbiggin by the sea. 'The Couple' a sculpture by the artist and sculptor Sean Henry, located near the coast of Newbiggin by the Sea.

England, Northumberland, Alnwick. Lion Bridge near Alnwick castle which is one of the finest medieval castles to be found in England. Often referred as 'The Windsor of the North', it was also a Harry Potter Movie set.

England, Northumberland, Alnwick. Lion Bridge near Alnwick castle which is one of the finest medieval castles to be found in England. Often referred as 'The Windsor of the North', it was also a Harry Potter Movie set.

England, Northumberland, Alnwick. Lion Bridge near Alnwick castle which is one of the finest medieval castles to be found in England. Often referred as 'The Windsor of the North', it was also a Harry Potter Movie set.

England, Northumberland, Alnwick. Alnwick castle viewed from Lion Bridge, the castle is one of the finest medieval castles to be found in England. Often referred as 'The Windsor of the North', it was also a Harry Potter Movie set.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle. Sir William Wallace statue, a famous leader during the First War of Scottish Independence, situated at the entrance to Edinburgh Castle.

Scotland, Edinburgh, West Princes Street Gardens. Statue of Sir James Young Simpson, a Scottish doctor who pioneered the use of chloroform as an anesthetic.

Scotland, Edinburgh, The Royal Mile. Statue of Adam Smith, considered by many to be the father of modern economics, looking towards his home town of Kircaldy across the river Forth.

Scotland, Edinburgh, The Royal Mile. Hume statue with the St Giles Cathedral, situated along the Royal Mile.

Scotland, Edinburgh, George Street. Statue of Dr Thomas Chalmers, a noted scholar and mathematician, looking down Castle Street towards Castle Hill.

Scotland, Edinburgh, St Andrew's Square. Erected in 1823 in honour of Henry Dundas, the Melville Monument stands proud in St Andrew's Square. The statue depicts Dundas looking towards George Street.

Scotland, Edinburgh, St Andrew's Square. Erected in 1823 in honour of Henry Dundas, the Melville Monument stands proud in St Andrew's Square. The statue depicts Dundas looking towards George Street.

Scotland, Edinburgh, St Andrew's Square. Statue of Sir John Hope, the 4th Earl of Hopetoun, a noted soldier born at Hopetoun House in Edinburgh. The statue is located in front of Dundas House, the registered office of the Royal Bank of Scotland of whom Hope had been a governor.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Register House. Statue of the Duke of Wellington on horseback situated in the front of the Register house.

England, Tyne and Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Architectural details of the Armstrong Building, part of the Newcastle University Campus. Competed in 1906, the two stone statues were included to represent science and the arts.

England, Tyne and Wear, Tynemouth. Statue of the 3rd Duke of Northumberland, in the grounds of the Master Mariners Homes.

England, Tyne & Wear, North Shields. Statue of Stan Laurel, half of the world famous comedy double-act Laurel and Hardy, who lived in North Shields and attended the King's School in Tynemouth before becoming famous.

England, Tyne & Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Queen Victoria memorial statue located in St Nicholas Square, Newcastle Upon Tyne.

England, Tyne & Wear, Jarrow. The October of 1936 saw 200 people march from Jarrow to Westminster to protest against extreme poverty and unemployment in North East England. This march became known as the Jarrow crusade due to the banners carried by the marchers.

England, Tyne & Wear, Jarrow. The October of 1936 saw 200 people march from Jarrow to Westminster to protest against extreme poverty and unemployment in North East England. This march became known as the Jarrow crusade due to the banners carried by the marchers.

England, Tyne & Wear, Jarrow. Jarrow experienced some of the earliest Viking raids on mainland britain when it was invaded in AD794. Although the invaders were defeated on this occasion, the inhabitants of Jarrow were not so lucky during future Viking raids.

England, Tyne & Wear, Jarrow. Jarrow experienced some of the earliest Viking raids on mainland britain when it was invaded in AD794. Although the invaders were defeated on this occasion, the inhabitants of Jarrow were not so lucky during future Viking raids.

England, Tyne & Wear, Jarrow. Jarrow experienced some of the earliest Viking raids on mainland britain when it was invaded in AD794. Although the invaders were defeated on this occasion, the inhabitants of Jarrow were not so lucky during future Viking raids.

England, Tyne & Wear, South Shields. A statue celebrating a famous local South Shields character, Dorothy 'Dolly' Peel.

England, Tyne & Wear, South Shields. One of the 22 bronze statues forming the "Conversation Piece" artwork located near Little haven Beach.

England, Tyne & Wear, South Shields. Bronze statues forming the "Conversation Piece" artwork located near Little haven Beach.

England, Tyne & Wear, South Shields. Bronze statues forming the "Conversation Piece" artwork located near Little haven Beach.

England, Tyne & Wear, South Shields. Bronze statues forming the "Conversation Piece" artwork located near Little haven Beach.

England, Tyne & Wear, South Shields. Bronze statues forming the "Conversation Piece" artwork located near Little haven Beach.

England, Tyne & Wear, South Shields. Bronze statues forming the "Conversation Piece" artwork located near Little haven Beach.

England, Tyne & Wear, South Shields. Bronze statues forming the "Conversation Piece" artwork located near Little haven Beach.

England, Tyne and Wear, Gateshead. The iconic Angel of the North statue silhouetted against an atmospheric sky. The 'Angel', built on a a former colliery pit head bath site, is one of the worlds most viewed work of art with over 33 million viewers each year.

England, Tyne and Wear, Gibside. The column of liberty reflected in a pool forming part of the 18th-century landscaped 'forest' garden.

England, Tyne and Wear, Gibside. The column of liberty reflected in a pool forming part of the 18th-century landscaped 'forest' garden.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Eyemouth. Bronze statue celebrating the historical hero of the coastal town of Eyemouth, Willie Spears (1812 – 1885). Willie became famous when he revolted against the Church of Scotland for the high taxes placed on the town’s fishermen and their catch.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Galashiels. Mounted Border Reiver monument outside the Burgh Chambers in Galashiels.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Selkirk. Sir Walter Scott monument and Town Hall clock situated in the market place of Selkirk.