Maiwand Lion in Forbury Garden, Reading, UK

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The Forbury Lion is a prominent sculpture and war memorial situated in the picturesque Forbury Gardens, a public park nestled within the charming town of Reading in the English county of Berkshire. This iconic statue was named after the pivotal Battle of Maiwand and erected in 1886 to honor the memory of 329 brave men from the 66th (Berkshire) Regiment of Foot who made the ultimate sacrifice during their campaign in Afghanistan between 1878 and 1880. Locally, it is affectionately known as the Forbury Lion, a testament to its enduring presence in the community. Standing tall at an impressive scale larger than life, this magnificent bronze sculpture was crafted by the skilled hands of George Blackall Simonds. This remarkable object is part of "Scan The World", a groundbreaking non-profit initiative launched by MyMiniFactory, aimed at creating a comprehensive digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from around the globe for public access at no cost. Scan the World is an open-source community effort, and if you have intriguing items nearby that you'd like to contribute, simply email stw@myminifactory.com to discover how you can be a part of this ambitious project.