Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain
Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain, Memorial fountain in Piccadilly Circus, England
The Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain features an aluminum and bronze winged figure mounted on a stone base at the center of the square.
Built in 1893, the fountain commemorates Lord Shaftesbury, a Victorian philanthropist who advocated for children's rights and labor reforms in England.
The statue, initially named Angel of Christian Charity, became widely known as Eros and turned into a central meeting point in London.
Located near the Piccadilly Circus underground station exit, the fountain provides seating areas on its steps for visitors and locals.
The sculpture represents the first instance of cast aluminum usage for public statuary in the United Kingdom.
Location: City of Westminster
Inception: 1892
Creator: Alfred Gilbert
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Made from material: aluminium, bronze
GPS coordinates: 51.50984,-0.13449
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:38
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