Marble Arch was designed in 1827 by John Nash as the triumphal gateway toBuckingham Palace. In 1851 the arch was moved to its current site at the northeast corner of Hyde Park.
John Nash based his design on one of these ancient Roman Designs.
Which one do you think it was?
Coliseum
Arch of Titus
Arch of Constantine
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Roman Aqueduct
When the Marble Arch was built, special permission was needed to be able to walk through it to the palace. Now that it has been moved to Hyde Park, anyone can walk through it. It is a gateway from one neighborhood to another.
Create a drawing of an arched gateway.
What is the place that is through the gateway?
What are the details that will give clues about why the place on the other side of the gateway is special?
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