This statue of explorer Captain James Cook is located at the crossroads of Avoca Street and Belmore Road, in the eastern suburb of Randwick. The sandstone statue and pedestal are the work of colonial artist Walter McGill. It was unveiled in 1874 by Captain Thomas Watson in the grounds of his residence Cooks Lodge, which is now The Cookhouse, a pub and restaurant.
The captain looks quite dignified.
ReplyDeleteImpressive statue.
ReplyDeleteLovely and historical sculpture, post and photo ~ thanks,
ReplyDeleteWishing you a gentle week ~ ^_^
What does Captain Cook look out onto?
ReplyDeleteHe's aimed to look out towards Botany Bay but these days suburbia blocks his view. There's a small park on the opposite side of the crossroads.
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ReplyDeleteNice statue.
ReplyDeleteWhat an elegant statue.
ReplyDeleteWorth a Thousand Words
Pretty.
ReplyDeleteGreat statue Of course we have here one of him as well
ReplyDeleteI used to say G'day to James every day as I waited for the bus to school then work.
ReplyDeleteNice one, Jim!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for linking up with the Travel Tuesday meme, hope to see you there again this week!