Palaces · London
Edward VI
In or near London.
Edward VI — Public artwork (statue) by Thomas Cartwright.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Westminster · 0.5 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
You can reach Edward VI by taking a train to Westminster station, which is 0.5 km away. The postcode is SE1 7EP. Entry is accessible for wheelchair users.
About
Edward VI is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1682. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (statue) by Thomas Cartwright.". Coordinates: 51.4998°, -0.1188°.
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From the Wikipedia article
The statue of Edward VI by Thomas Cartwright at St Thomas' Hospital, Lambeth, London is one of two statues of that king at the hospital. Both commemorate Edward's re-founding of the institution in 1551. The statue was designed by Nathaniel Hanwell and carved by Thomas Cartwright in 1682, during the rebuilding undertaken by Sir Robert Clayton when President of the hospital. The statue originally formed the centrepiece of a group of figures which adorned the gateway on Borough High Street. It was moved to its current location at the north entrance to the North Wing on Lambeth Palace Road in the 20th century. It was designated a Grade II* listed structure in 1979.
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Background
Description
]] The statue was commissioned by Robert Clayton, designed by Nathaniel Hanwell and carved by Thomas Cartwright. It formed the centrepiece of a grouping that stood on the gateway to the hospital from Borough High Street. The king was originally flanked by carvings of two pairs of disabled figures; since 2019 these have been on display at the Science Museum. The statue is of Purbeck limestone and the order for "effigies of King Edward the Sixth and fower cripples to be carved in stone" was placed on 11 November 1681. Cartwright charged £190 for the work. The statue stands on a modern plinth. The statue was listed as a Grade II* structure in 1979.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4998, -0.1188
- District
- Lambeth
- Parish
- Lambeth, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE1 7EP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Vauxhall and Camberwell Green
- Phone
- +44 207 188 4400
- Established
- 1682
- Nearest railway station
- Westminster — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm; closed Mondays
Sources
- osm: n11002386585 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Statue of Edward VI (Cartwright) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: King Edward VI statue, St. Thomas' Hospital 2016-02-10.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Edward VI?
- Edward VI is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE1 7EP), in the parish of Lambeth, unparished area.
- What is Edward VI?
- Edward VI — Public artwork (statue) by Thomas Cartwright.
- How do I get to Edward VI?
- The nearest railway station is Westminster, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE1 7EP.
- When was Edward VI built?
- Built or established in 1682.
- Does Edward VI charge admission?
- Edward VI typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Edward VI?
- The nearest railway station is Westminster, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE1 7EP.