Memorials & monuments · London
William Shipley
In or near Covent Garden.
William Shipley — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
David Hawgood — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Covent Garden · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
William Shipley 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
St Paul's Church, known as The Actors' Church, is located in Covent Garden and has been a significant part of the community since 1633. Visitors can explore its rich history and participate in various church services and events throughout the week.
From the Wikipedia article
William Shipley (baptised: 2 June 1715 – 28 December 1803) was an English drawing master, social reformer and inventor who, in 1754, founded an arts society in London that became The Royal Society of Arts, or Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures & Commerce (RSA).
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Description
From Shipley's school, came the idea for a "Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce" He published his proposals for the society in 1753, which he hoped would make Great Britain a center for intellectual advancements in the areas of arts and sciences. The resulting organisation first met at Rawthmell's coffee house on the north side of Henrietta Street, in Covent Garden on 22 March 1754. Founding members included Viscount Folkestone, Lord Romney (1712–1794), Isaac Maddox, Stephen Hales, and Thomas Baker, the naturalist. A "plan" of Shipley's devising was published in 1755 in folio, where the aims of the society were stated, "to promote the arts, manufactures, and…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.5110, -0.1240
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- WC2E 9ED
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Phone
- 0207 836 5221
- Nearest railway station
- Covent Garden — 0.2 km
- Opening
- Weekdays 9am–5.30pm; closed for events and maintenance
- Official site
- actorschurch.org
Sources
- osm: node/973036660 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: William Shipley (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is William Shipley?
- William Shipley is in London, United Kingdom (postcode WC2E 9ED), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is William Shipley?
- William Shipley — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to William Shipley?
- The nearest railway station is Covent Garden, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode WC2E 9ED.
- Is William Shipley free to visit?
- Yes, William Shipley is free to enter.
- How do I get to William Shipley?
- The nearest railway station is Covent Garden, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WC2E 9ED.