Clarkson Memorial, Gothic monument in Wisbech, England
The Clarkson Memorial stands 68 feet tall with a central statue mounted on a platform, topped by a spire-shaped canopy in Victorian Gothic style.
Built between 1880 and 1881, this Grade II* listed memorial honors Thomas Clarkson, who gathered evidence against the transatlantic slave trade in the 18th century.
Three carved bas-reliefs on the memorial depict William Wilberforce, Granville Sharp, and a manacled person, representing key figures in the anti-slavery movement.
The memorial stands on Bridge Street near the River Nene, marking the former location of the 1801 Customs House in central Wisbech.
Local Quaker philanthropists, the Peckover family, provided substantial funding for the £2,035 construction cost of this architectural landmark.
Location: Wisbech
GPS coordinates: 52.66470,0.15845
Latest update: March 14, 2025 20:12
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