Memorials & monuments · London
Mark Ashton
In or near Covent Garden.
Mark Ashton — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
Christopher Hilton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Russell Square · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Mark Ashton 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 Foundling Museum in London showcases the history of the Foundling Hospital, the UK's first home for abandoned children. Visitors can explore its unique collections, which include art and objects that highlight the museum's role in supporting vulnerable young people.
From the Wikipedia article
Mark Christian Ashton ((1960-05-19)19 May 1960 – (1987-02-11)11 February 1987) was a British gay rights activist and co-founder of the Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners (LGSM) support group. He was a member of the Communist Party of Great Britain and general secretary of the Young Communist League.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.5254, -0.1253
- District
- Camden
- Parish
- Camden, unparished area
- Postcode
- WC1N 1AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Holborn and St Pancras
- Nearest railway station
- Russell Square — 0.3 km
- Official site
- foundlingmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/11043084531 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Mark Ashton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mark Ashton?
- Mark Ashton is in London, United Kingdom (postcode WC1N 1AB), in the parish of Camden, unparished area.
- What is Mark Ashton?
- Mark Ashton — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mark Ashton?
- The nearest railway station is Russell Square, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode WC1N 1AB.
- Is Mark Ashton free to visit?
- Yes, Mark Ashton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mark Ashton?
- The nearest railway station is Russell Square, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WC1N 1AB.