London's Guardians
The giants, Gog & Magog are - possibly somewhat bizzarely - regarded as the guardians of the City of London. As a result, in their job descriptions 'tis written that they have to accompany the Lord Mayor's procession and in 2006 the Worshipful Company of Basketmakers wove these two for just that purpose. I managed to catch them this year getting their armour on during the preparations.. Aren't they magnificent?
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post a commentThere is nothing like a bit of whimsey in a big city.
Excellent indeed. Wonderful.
What a choice for city guardians. Nice photography too.
Lovely - I can't imagine the time and skill it must have taken to create them!
I love these. Thanks for introducing them!
Believe it or not Gog & Magog are actually something frightening in Islam. Apparently they are creatures that will devour anything in their path and are one of the signs of Judgement Day. Everytime I hear/read those words it always gives me chills.