This white lion cut into the face of the chalk downs is a well known local landmark and marks the site of the rural branch of London Zoo. I didn't have an opportunity to take a picture but found this one on Flickr (photo credit Today is a Good Day). On a clear day in winter we can see the lion from the upstairs windows at the back of our house. Too far for a photo though, and at this time of year the view is still blocked by trees. To you give you some perspective, the lion is 483 feet long - the largest British hill figure. You can read more about it here.
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11 comments:
What a great idea. There are also white horses and giants carved into the chalk downlands.
Now that is pretty cool. Very creative.
I didn't know about the White Lion. Very cool! Thanks for sharing.
That view alone would be worth looking forward to fall and leaves falling!
that is just so cool!
i really like that.
Makes me thing of Narnia!
And slightly more modest than some of them! {g}
fab. and yup, something to look forward to (when the winter months come) right? a lion appearing outside your window. in london. hooray.
How neat! Thanks for sending along!!
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How great is that to see a lion like that from your window!
Have a great Sunday, Jeannette
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