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This 127cm (50 inch) diameter globe is cradled in a handcrafted Oak or Walnut base and available is a variety of styles and finishes. It sits within a huge hand-engraved brass meridian and has deep horizon bands around the table. Click to watch how the globe spins. The deep hues are created with many watercolour washes painted by hand in our London studio. A truly individual product, exuding quality craftsmanship and skill, the Churchill would not look out of place in a grand home or workspace. As with all Bellerby globes, each one can be individually tailored to suit taste and requirements. Only 40 globes will be made in this Churchill series. We ship worldwide from London | www.bellerbyandco.com

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Can you spot the 🗽? The statue’s full name is Liberty Enlightening the World. It was a gift from France, given to America in 1886. The robed female figure represents Libertas, the Roman goddess of freedom. She holds a torch and tablet upon which is inscribed the date of American Declaration of Independence (July 4, 1776). From the ground to the top of the torch the statue measures 93 metres, and weighs 204 metric tonnes. Lady Liberty wears a size 879 shoe & She has a 35-foot waistline. There are 25 windows in the crown. Approximately 4m people visit the statue each year. In comparison, over 6m people visit The Eiffel Tower, and 3.5m visit The London Eye. The seven spikes on the crown represent the seven oceans and the seven continents of the world, indicating the universal concept of liberty. The statue has an iron infrastructure and copper exterior which has turned green due to oxidation. Although it’s a sign of damage, the patina (green coating) also acts as a form of protection from further deterioration. Although you cannot see Lady Liberty’s feet clearly she is in fact standing among a broken shackle and chains, with her right foot raised, depicting her moving forward away from oppression and slavery. #GlobeFacts taking just a little break from Norway but shall continue! Source : The Telegraph | Globes : www.bellerbyandco.com