Cathedrals · London
John Donne Memorial
In or near City of London.
John Donne Memorial — Public artwork (bust) by Nigel Boonham.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- St. Paul's · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
The John Donne Memorial is located in the City of London, postcode EC4V 5AN. The nearest railway station is St. Paul's, which is 0.2 km away. Entry is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
John Donne Memorial is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 2012. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (bust) by Nigel Boonham.". Coordinates: 51.5133°, -0.0974°.
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Summary from the official site
The John Donne Memorial is a wall fountain located in the Festival Gardens at St Paul's Churchyard, commemorating the Worshipful Company of Gardeners of London. Erected in 1951, it is part of the gardens laid out following the Festival of Britain, featuring a design that reflects the historical layout of the area.
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From the Wikipedia article
The John Donne Memorial is a bronze bust of John Donne by Nigel Boonham, installed in the garden to the south of St Paul's Cathedral in London, United Kingdom. Donne faces east towards his birthplace on Bread Street. Below the bust is an inscription with the text It was commissioned by the City of London, led by Alderman Robert Hall, and marks the first public memorial to Donne.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5133, -0.0974
- District
- City of London
- Parish
- City of London, unparished area
- Postcode
- EC4V 5AN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Established
- 2012
- Nearest railway station
- St. Paul's — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.londonremembers.com
Sources
- osm: n10978789126 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: John Donne Memorial (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Bust of John Donne (14074586548).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is John Donne Memorial?
- John Donne Memorial is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EC4V 5AN), in the parish of City of London, unparished area.
- What is John Donne Memorial?
- John Donne Memorial — Public artwork (bust) by Nigel Boonham.
- How do I get to John Donne Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is St. Paul's, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EC4V 5AN.
- When was John Donne Memorial built?
- Built or established in 2012.
- Who owns John Donne Memorial?
- John Donne Memorial is owned by | accession =.
- Is John Donne Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, John Donne Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to John Donne Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is St. Paul's, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EC4V 5AN.