John Plimmer Statue
John Plimmer Statue
4.5
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FMW13
Irvine, UK200 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
Plimmer’s House is up to the top of the steps behind his statue. It looks tiny compared to the surrounding new buildings and it was MOVED to make way for them to be built. Now a restaurant but not reviewed as that. Worth a detour - there’s so little of old Wellington left.
Written 29 January 2020
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Sachin K
New York City, NY6,555 contributions
Dec 2018 • Solo
John Plimmer was an entrepreneur in New Zealand who has been called the "Father of Wellington". His statue in Wellington is unique and impressive. It is located near the entrance to the lower cable car station. The best part of this statue is the portion of the dog who appears to be in mid air off the ground. Certainly worth a photo stop.
Written 29 November 2019
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kpiddy
Brisbane, Australia14,538 contributions
May 2019
John Plimmer was an early settler of Wellington, he played a significant role in the development of the region. To honour his achievements a life-size bronze sculpture of him and his attentive companion, 'Fritz' the dog can be found at the bottom of Plimmer Steps just off Lambton Quay. Seek it out if you are down this end of town.
Written 14 August 2019
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KatielouAustralia
Hobart, Australia2,038 contributions
Nov 2018 • Solo
Wonderful, quirky statue of a man with his dog. John Plimmer is known as the "father of Wellington" and hence why he has been immortalized in bronze. He lived at the top of the steps and was frequently seen walking towards Lambton Quay with his little dog. What a lovely piece of history.
Written 11 November 2018
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TWal1
Canberra, Australia2,936 contributions
Feb 2024 • Solo
John Plimmer was influential in developing Wellington. It is fitting that he is portrayed walking with purpose accompanied by his dog. It creates a warm and welcoming statue that should bring a sense of happiness.
Written 10 February 2024
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RParbhoo
Johannesburg, South Africa657 contributions
Jan 2019 • Solo
What a view ! Happy man and his dog
At the bottom of steps and looks both made for each other
Right by Lambton Quay where he used to go with his dog
At the bottom of steps and looks both made for each other
Right by Lambton Quay where he used to go with his dog
Written 10 January 2019
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No actual activities other than to climb the steps.
Written 10 December 2018
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