Sir James Henry Greathead in The City of London, UK

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James Henry Greathead (August 6, 1844 – October 21, 1896) was a highly respected civil engineer celebrated for his pioneering work on the London Underground railway system. In January 1994, a stunning bronze statue honoring him was installed outside the Bank station adjacent to the Royal Exchange in the heart of the City of London. The Lord Mayor of London proudly unveiled this impressive tribute, which is strategically positioned atop a pedestal cleverly disguising a ventilation shaft for the Underground network. During a recent renovation of Bank Station, archaeologists uncovered a significant section of the Barlow-Greathead shield buried within a passageway connecting the Underground with the Waterloo and City Railway. The salvaged piece has been beautifully restored to its original glory and adorned with a shiny brass plate as a testament to Greathead's remarkable contributions to engineering history. This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan the World is a groundbreaking non-profit project launched by MyMiniFactory, which aims to create a vast digital repository of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from all corners of the globe for the public to access at no cost. Scan the World is an open-source community effort; if you have interesting items nearby that you'd like to contribute, simply email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can participate in this fantastic initiative.