Henry Fawcett Memorial, Memorial fountain and bust in Victoria Embankment Gardens, England.
The Henry Fawcett Memorial combines a granite fountain with a bronze portrait relief panel situated above a water basin in Westminster.
Architect Basil Champneys designed this Grade II listed memorial in 1886, with Mary Grant creating the portrait relief and George Frampton producing ornamental elements.
The memorial pays tribute to Henry Fawcett, who served as Postmaster General and advocated for education and social reform in Victorian Britain.
Located at coordinates 51.5091° N and 0.1205° W, the memorial stands alongside other monuments in Victoria Embankment Gardens near the River Thames.
Despite losing his sight at age 24, Henry Fawcett continued his career in Parliament and influenced the advancement of women's rights through his wife Millicent.
Location: City of Westminster
Inception: 1886
Architects: Basil Champneys
Creator: Mary Grant, George Frampton
Made from material: granite, bronze
GPS coordinates: 51.50907,-0.12045
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:16
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