Robinson Crusoe Statue

Slaver castaway

Interesting to see a statue to Alexander Selkirk, but also interesting to note that, in an era of chest-beating piety, there is no blue plue to inform us that we are looking at a statue of a man who l...

Very stunning statue

Despite walking past this great statue of Robinso Crusoe at least 4 times a day on my way back and forth to my B & B I never tired of seeing it !!

Inspiration For A Classic Novel.

This bronze life-size statue of fictional castaway character Robinson Crusoe can be found outside the birthplace where Alexander Selkirk was born in 1676 - and Selkirk was the original inspiration for...

Alexander Selkirk's CV

It would benefit from a plaque explaining Alexander Selkirk's time (1713-1715) as captain of the slave ship Greyhound, and how he was responsible for the enslavement of over 200 people in the West Ind...

Interesting Tribute to Alexander Selkirk

This is an nice tribute to the original Robinson Crusoe. It is located up in a niche alcove, above a door on a building. If you pass the Railway Inn on the way out to the Temple car park it is on your...