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A statue of a man standing, dressed in work shirt and dungarees holding an adjustable wrench over one shoulder. The statue stands within an incised slate circle. The station was built upon the land previously occupied by the Plumbers Hall. The statue marked the 400th anniversary of receiving the Charter.

Title

Plumber's Apprentice

Date

2011

Medium

bronze

Measurements

H 213 x W (?) x D (?) cm

Accession number

EC4_AS_S155

Acquisition method

funded by the Worshipful Company of Plumbers

Work type

Statue

Custodian

Transport for London

Work status

extant

Unveiling date

September 2011

Access

time restrictions apply

Signature/marks description

at the rear of the circle: Sculptor Martin Jennings 2011.

Inscription description

THE PLUMBER'S APPRENTICE / This statue was erected on the site of its last Livery Hall / by The Worshipful Company of Plumbers to celebrate the / 400th Anniversary of the Granting of its Charter / by King James I in 1611 and to recognise / the support given by the Company / to the training of apprentices. Around the edge of the circle: Benefactors: THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF PLUMBERS THE BARBER FAMILY THE GUEST FAMILY BPEC BRITISH GAS – APPRENTICE TRAINING SNIPEF AND MANY OTHERS.

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