Buxton Memorial Fountain, Victorian Gothic memorial fountain at Victoria Tower Gardens, Westminster, United Kingdom
The octagonal structure features polished marble shafts, granite basins, and decorative elements including mosaics crafted from Italian smalti and bronze figures of English rulers.
The fountain was built in 1865 to commemorate the emancipation of slaves in British territories and honor parliamentarians who supported the 1833 Slavery Abolition Act.
Originally placed in Parliament Square, the fountain moved to Victoria Tower Gardens in 1957, maintaining its connection to the parliamentary fight against slavery.
Located near the Houses of Parliament, the Grade II listed memorial provides wheelchair access and stands as an educational landmark for visitors exploring Westminster.
The fountain incorporates mosaic panels depicting scenes from Aesop's Fables, created in Venetian workshops and arranged in a distinctive British interpretation.
Location: City of Westminster
Inception: 1865
Architects: Charles Buxton, Samuel Sanders Teulon
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
GPS coordinates: 51.49613,-0.12474
Latest update: September 23, 2025 09:27
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