King George II, in happier times (top) and unhorsed in 1937 (above)

Of the horse…

only the ‘lads’ remain.

Scaldbrother writes:

The equestrian statute of George II in Stephen’s Green [Dublin] was blown up on this day in 1937.  The two large orbs, representing the horse’s testicles and separated from the rest of the beast by the blast, apparently survive. You’re welcome…

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