Although nowadays the statue is among the most recognisable monuments of the British capital, upon its inauguration it caused general aggravation, forcing its creator to abandon the city. Today, it looks down upon the crowded junction of five major streets, swarming with businessmen, shoppers, and tourists. At night, illuminated by thousands of colourful lights of adjacent buildings, the little statue of an angel forms a truly magical gateway to the nocturnal jungle of West End.