Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Clarkson Memorial
In or near Walpole Highway.
Clarkson Memorial — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
Tim Heaton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Clarkson Memorial is a Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1228597). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
The Clarkson Memorial in Wisbech, Isle of Ely, Cambridgeshire, England commemorates Thomas Clarkson (1760–1846), a central figure in the campaign against the slave trade in the British Empire, and a former native of Wisbech. It was erected in 1880–1881 and is a Grade II* listed building. The memorial consists of a statue mounted on a high platform. Above this rises a canopy, in the form of a spire. The whole structure is 68 feet (20.6 m) high. On three of the four sides are carved bas-reliefs, representing William Wilberforce and Granville Sharp, both prominent figures in the campaign against the slave trade, and a manacled slave in a beseeching attitude.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Wisbech & Fenland Museum is an independent charity-run museum showcasing a diverse range of culture from Fenland and beyond. It serves as a well-preserved example of a Victorian museum, featuring various collections and learning resources.
From the Wikipedia article
The Clarkson Memorial in Wisbech, Isle of Ely, Cambridgeshire, England commemorates Thomas Clarkson (1760–1846), a central figure in the campaign against the slave trade in the British Empire, and a former native of Wisbech. It was erected in 1880–1881 and is a Grade II* listed building. The memorial consists of a statue mounted on a high platform. Above this rises a canopy, in the form of a spire. The whole structure is 68 feet (20.6 m) high. On three of the four sides are carved bas-reliefs, representing William Wilberforce and Granville Sharp, both prominent figures in the campaign against the slave trade, and a manacled slave in a beseeching attitude. The fourth side bears an inscription to the memory of Clarkson.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Clarkson was born in the town in 1760, the son of the Rev. John Clarkson (1710–1766). He attended Wisbech Grammar School where his father was headmaster before going on to St Paul's School in London in 1775. His prize winning essay "Is it right to make slaves of others against their will?", written whilst at St John's College, Cambridge was a turning point in his life, culminating in him turning the abolition campaign into "one of the major issues of the day". The Wisbech & Fenland Museum houses Clarkson's chest which contains examples of 18th century African textiles, seeds and leatherwork which he used to illustrate his case for direct trade with Africa in place of the slave trade. The…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.6647, 0.1584
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- Fenland
- Parish
- Wisbech
- Postcode
- PE13 1AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Cambridgeshire
- Opening
- Weds-Sat, 10am to 4pm; last admission 3.45pm
- Official site
- www.wisbechmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5127644 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Clarkson Memorial (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Clarkson Memorial?
- Clarkson Memorial is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode PE13 1AE), in the parish of Wisbech.
- What is Clarkson Memorial?
- Clarkson Memorial — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Clarkson Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode PE13 1AE.
- Is Clarkson Memorial a listed building?
- Clarkson Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Clarkson Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Clarkson Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Clarkson Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE13 1AE. It sits within the North East Cambridgeshire parliamentary constituency.