Comments on: The Man Beneath Trafalgar Square

By: Bob Davenport

Bob Davenport — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 14:30:21 +0000

There are video clips of Henry’s funeral procession and of the unveiling of his monument at https://studiedmonuments.wordpress.com/2015/09/25/henry-croft-the-original-pearly-king/?preview_id=494

By: Greg Tingey

Greg Tingey — Sat, 23 May 2015 07:16:04 +0000

There is an anuual “Pearlies” display & meeting at the Guildhall – last weekend in September – accompanied by bands & dancing – which is why I’ll be there, as one of the (Morris) dancers.

By: Gary Croft

Gary Croft — Fri, 22 May 2015 23:44:34 +0000

As a Croft myself, I am so proud of this man for just wanting to give back to the less fortunate-and in Victorian times this amounted to many-and to be able to know his story.
Many thanks from Melbourne Aust.

By: David Steers

David Steers — Fri, 22 May 2015 11:21:44 +0000

A wonderful story. I will go and visit the statue next time I am nearby

By: Michael Payne

Michael Payne — Fri, 22 May 2015 09:50:34 +0000

You’ve done this man a justice by casting light on him. That photograph is so telling of what the man meant to many. I’ll be sure to pay him a visit.

By: Suzanne Keyte

Suzanne Keyte — Fri, 22 May 2015 08:14:05 +0000

This is a lovely story and the photograph of the funeral is excellent.

By: Vicky

Vicky — Fri, 22 May 2015 07:23:13 +0000

A beautiful story told beautifully.

By: Victoria

Victoria — Fri, 22 May 2015 06:37:02 +0000

I’d always wondered about the origins of the Pearlie Kings and Queens. I’ll seek out Henry Croft’s statue next time I’m close to Trafalgar Square. Really enjoyed this article!

By: Valerie-Jael

Valerie-Jael — Fri, 22 May 2015 05:57:16 +0000

Good to know that this man is remembered! Valerie

By: Janet M

Janet M — Fri, 22 May 2015 00:08:05 +0000

I love the pearly persons as they are the probable originators of the style of NW coast Indian button blankets. And they are beautiful in their own right.