Golden Statue of Pye Corner: A Remnant of History and a Reveal of its Darker

The Golden Statue of Pye Corner, a 17th-century monument, resides on the intersection of Giltspur Street and Cock Lane in central London. It's a symbol of the Great Fire of London in 1666, made of wood and previously adorned with gold leaf and wings. The building that houses it is listed as Grade II, but the statue alone is the object of the listing. The statue's past, however, transcends its glittery surface. Originally, it was part of 'The Fortune of War', a 19th-century tavern. It became infamous for its role in body snatching, with the landlord exhibiting corpses, each labeled with the identity of the grave robbers.

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