Memorials & monuments · London
Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain
In or near London.
Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain — a Grade I-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
Colin Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Piccadilly Circus · 0.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
The Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain is located in Westminster, London, with the postcode W1J 9HT. The nearest railway station is Piccadilly Circus, which is 0 km away. Entry to the fountain is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain is a Grade I-listed building in england-london, United Kingdom. Grade I 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 Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain, popularly but mistakenly known as Eros, is a fountain surmounted by a winged statue of Anteros, located at the southeastern side of Piccadilly Circus in London, England. Moved after the Second World War from its original position in the centre of the circus, it was erected in 1892–93 to commemorate the philanthropic works of Anthony Ashley Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury, the Victorian politician and philanthropist, and his achievement in replacing child labour with school education. The fountain overlooks the south-west end of Shaftesbury Avenue, also named after the Earl.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Description
Sixteen days after the death of Lord Shaftesbury, a public meeting was held at the Mansion House to discuss a national memorial. A Shaftesbury Memorial Committee, chaired by the Lord Mayor of London, announced that "two statues should be erected to the memory of the late Earl". A marble one for Westminster Abbey and a bronze one "should be erected on a conspicuous site in one of the most frequented public thoroughfares in London". The committee also recommended that a national home for poor children be established (later the Shaftesbury Homes), and launched a public appeal for funds. The Metropolitan Board of Works originally offered a site in Cambridge Circus at the intersection of two new…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.5098, -0.1345
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- W1J 9HT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Established
- 1892
- Nearest railway station
- Piccadilly Circus — 0 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17510112 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain?
- Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain is in London, United Kingdom (postcode W1J 9HT), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain?
- Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain — a Grade I-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain?
- The nearest railway station is Piccadilly Circus, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode W1J 9HT.
- When was Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain built?
- Built or established in 1892.
- Is Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain a listed building?
- Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- Is Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain free to visit?
- Yes, Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain?
- The nearest railway station is Piccadilly Circus, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode W1J 9HT.