Statue of Robert Raikes, Bronze statue in Victoria Embankment Gardens, United Kingdom.
The statue of Robert Raikes stands on a granite pedestal in Victoria Embankment Gardens, displaying the educational reformer in formal attire.
Thomas Brock created this commemorative statue in 1880 to mark the centenary of Sunday schools, which Robert Raikes established for working children.
The bronze monument represents the Victorian period's emphasis on education reform through its detailed craftsmanship and prominent placement near the Thames.
Visitors can access the Grade II listed statue throughout the year during the gardens' opening hours, with multiple transport options nearby.
The statue's base contains inscriptions from Sunday school teachers and scholars across Great Britain, making it a collective memorial to education.
Location: City of Westminster
Inception: 1880
Creator: Thomas Brock
GPS coordinates: 51.50934,-0.12029
Latest update: March 5, 2025 15:53
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