12 London Horses For Chinese New Year 2014

By Silvia Baretta Last edited 122 months ago
12 London Horses For Chinese New Year 2014
Whitechapel Gallery weather vane by Matt Brown.
Whitechapel Gallery weather vane by Matt Brown.
Jacob the Dray Horse near Shad Thames by Scott Baldock.
Jacob the Dray Horse near Shad Thames by Scott Baldock.
Former Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square by Dave Chantrey.
Former Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square by Dave Chantrey.
Horse crossing in Wimbledon by Ed.ward’s.
Horse crossing in Wimbledon by Ed.ward’s.
Horse’s Head at Marble Arch, Nic Fiddian-Green sculpture by Richard Watkins .
Horse’s Head at Marble Arch, Nic Fiddian-Green sculpture by Richard Watkins .
The Stables Camden, Horse Sculptures by Amidared.
The Stables Camden, Horse Sculptures by Amidared.
The Four Bronze Horses of Helios in Piccadilly by Rolf F.
The Four Bronze Horses of Helios in Piccadilly by Rolf F.
The Horse, Mark Wallinger sculpture by Sabine Thoele.
The Horse, Mark Wallinger sculpture by Sabine Thoele.
Mr. Brainwash: Life Is Beautiful by Stuart Sunley.
Mr. Brainwash: Life Is Beautiful by Stuart Sunley.
One of London's many equestrian statues silhouetted against a stormy sky in Trafalgar Square by unslugged.
One of London's many equestrian statues silhouetted against a stormy sky in Trafalgar Square by unslugged.

London set to celebrate the Chinese New Year. This will be the year of the Wooden Horse. We've selected some of London's most significant horses by way of tribute.

This year's public celebrations take place on Sunday 2 February. A big parade will start at Trafalgar Square at 10am, heading towards Shaftesbury Avenue and Chinatown. Colourful performances, dances and music are expected.

In the meantime, you could prepare by trying one of these alternative chinese restaurants in Chinatown.

Many thanks to the photographers for allowing us to use their images via the Londonist Flickr pool: Matt Brown, Scott Baldock, Dave Chantrey, Ed.ward’s, Richard Watkins, Amidared, Rolf F., Sabine Thoele, Stuart Sunley, unslugged.

Last Updated 31 January 2014