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Model of Saint Barbara

2019

London Transport Museum

London Transport Museum
United Kingdom

Saint Barbara is the patron saint of artillery and mining, because of her association with lightning. Construction teams working on London Underground tunnels position a figure of Saint Barbara at the site entrance to watch over and protect them.

Details

  • Title: Model of Saint Barbara
  • Date Created: 2019
  • Item location: Hidden London: the Exhibition, Covent Garden Museum

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