Memorials & monuments · London
Thomas Wakley
In or near Covent Garden.
Thomas Wakley — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Tottenham Court Road · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Thomas Wakley 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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From the Wikipedia article
Thomas Wakley (11 July 1795 – 16 May 1862) was an English surgeon. He gained fame as a social reformer who campaigned against incompetence, privilege and nepotism. He was the founding editor of The Lancet, a radical Member of Parliament (MP) of the Liberal Party and a celebrated coroner.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5183, -0.1307
- District
- Camden
- Parish
- Camden, unparished area
- Postcode
- W1T 1AZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Holborn and St Pancras
- Nearest railway station
- Tottenham Court Road — 0.3 km
Sources
- osm: node/7977855700 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Thomas Wakley (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thomas Wakley?
- Thomas Wakley is in London, United Kingdom (postcode W1T 1AZ), in the parish of Camden, unparished area.
- What is Thomas Wakley?
- Thomas Wakley — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Thomas Wakley?
- The nearest railway station is Tottenham Court Road, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode W1T 1AZ.
- Is Thomas Wakley free to visit?
- Yes, Thomas Wakley is free to enter.
- How do I get to Thomas Wakley?
- The nearest railway station is Tottenham Court Road, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode W1T 1AZ.