Lion trial across London celebrate summer of football

Seventeen lion sculptures are to be installed across central London this summer to celebrate a season of international football.

London Heritage Quarter has announced the upcoming free public art trail named Pride in the Quarter, which runs from June to August.

The sculptures are inspired by the iconic “three lions” emblem associated with the England national team.

The trail will stretch across 0.75 sq miles (1.95 sq km), from Trafalgar Square to St James’s Park and Victoria Tower Gardens. Although the exact locations have not been announced, they are expected to be near landmarks such as the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Cathedral and Buckingham Palace.