The "Great Pagoda" was finished in 1762 as a gift to Princess Augusta who was the founder of Kew Gardens.
The Dragons that currently adorn the tower were added in the restoration project in 2018.
These dragons were 3D printed. It is said the original dragons that adorned the Pagoda were sold in 1784 to pay one of King Georges gambling debts.
_After an extensive restoration project it is now possible to climb to the very top. On this particular visit I declined checking out the view as it costs £4.50 but on my next visit I will pay to climb it.
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The Pagoda was built by Sir William Chambers, who had spent time travelling and studying the architecture of East Asia. It offered one of the earliest birds eye views over London.
Hi Everyone
This is a collection of shots of "The Great Pagoda" one of Kew Gardens many attractions.
Kew Gardens is London's Royal Botanic Garden and is the biggest Botanic Garden in the world.
I visited Kew for the first time this year. I took over 500 photographs over the course of 6 hours and still didnt see all the gardens has to offer.
I hope to return in the Autumn when the fall colours are on display to see what I missed on this first visit.
Seeing this very impressive Chinese Pagoda was certainly a highlight of this first trip to Kew.