Recliner wrote:
On Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:39:17 +0000, Basil Jet
wrote:

I've only seen this on the TV before, but last night I saw it IRL. I
didn't realise that there are a series of dioramas around the base that
are quite staggering and well worth seeing.

Yes, I think they're terrific, full of humour and history, and much
better than the large kissing couple.


Almost anything is better than the large kissing couple. But the
decoration around the plinth is definitely worth a look.

Video he
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGPTu5ES7DE

I think the statue of John Betjeman takes some beating.