Memorials & monuments · London
Henry Fawcett Memorial
In or near Covent Garden.
Henry Fawcett Memorial — a Grade II*-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Embankment · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
The Henry Fawcett Memorial is located in Westminster, London, with the nearest railway station being Embankment, just 0.2 km away. Entry to the memorial is free, and it is accessible for wheelchair users. The postcode for sat-nav is WC2R 0ET.
About
Henry Fawcett Memorial is a Grade II*-listed building in england-london, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Henry Fawcett Memorial is a memorial fountain commemorating Henry Fawcett, installed during 1886 at the Victoria Embankment Gardens in London, United Kingdom. Mary Grant created the portrait relief and George Frampton produced the ornamental elements. Basil Champneys was the architect for the memorial. The memorial is listed at Grade II.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.5091, -0.1205
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- WC2R 0ET
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Established
- 1886
- Nearest railway station
- Embankment — 0.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q20785382 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Henry Fawcett Memorial (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Henry Fawcett Memorial?
- Henry Fawcett Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode WC2R 0ET), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is Henry Fawcett Memorial?
- Henry Fawcett Memorial — a Grade II*-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Henry Fawcett Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Embankment, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode WC2R 0ET.
- When was Henry Fawcett Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1886. Designed by Basil Champneys.
- Who owns Henry Fawcett Memorial?
- Henry Fawcett Memorial is owned by | accession =.
- Is Henry Fawcett Memorial a listed building?
- Henry Fawcett Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- Is Henry Fawcett Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Henry Fawcett Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Henry Fawcett Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Embankment, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WC2R 0ET.