Memorials & monuments · London
Basaveshwara bust
In or near City of Westminster.
Basaveshwara bust — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
PAUL FARMER — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Vauxhall · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Basaveshwara bust is a memorial located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Basaveshwara bust is a sculptural relief titled 'Following the Leader (Memorial to the Children Killed in the Blitz)', created in 1949 by artist Peter Laszlo Peri. It is mounted on the stair tower of Darley House and commemorates children who lost their lives during the Blitz, showcasing the use of coloured concrete as an artistic medium.
Place summary
The Basaveshwara bust is a memorial located in London. It commemorates the 12th-century philosopher and social reformer Basaveshwara, known for his contributions to the Lingayat movement.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.4899, -0.1230
- District
- Lambeth
- Parish
- Lambeth, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE1 7GS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Vauxhall and Camberwell Green
- Nearest railway station
- Vauxhall — 0.5 km
- Official site
- historicengland.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/3287791466 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Basaveshwara bust?
- Basaveshwara bust is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE1 7GS), in the parish of Lambeth, unparished area.
- What is Basaveshwara bust?
- Basaveshwara bust — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Basaveshwara bust?
- The nearest railway station is Vauxhall, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE1 7GS.
- Is Basaveshwara bust free to visit?
- Yes, Basaveshwara bust is free to enter.
- How do I get to Basaveshwara bust?
- The nearest railway station is Vauxhall, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE1 7GS.