Henry Fawcett Memorial, Memorial fountain and bust in Victoria Embankment Gardens, England.
The Henry Fawcett Memorial is a fountain structure combining granite stonework with a bronze portrait relief panel situated in Victoria Embankment Gardens. The design integrates a water basin with the portrait element to create a unified commemorative composition in this riverside location.
Created in 1886, the memorial was designed by architect Basil Champneys to commemorate a 19th-century British parliamentarian. The project brought together sculptor Mary Grant for the portrait relief and ornamental designer George Frampton to complete its artistic elements.
The memorial honors a Victorian politician known for championing education and social reform during his time in Parliament. The bronze portrait relief panel reflects how his contemporaries valued his contributions to public life and progressive causes.
The memorial sits in a public garden directly alongside the River Thames and is easily accessible on foot from nearby areas. This location works well for a brief visit while exploring the surrounding monuments and gardens in the neighborhood.
The man honored by this memorial lost his sight early in life yet continued his career in Parliament with remarkable determination. His family went on to become prominent figures in movements that advanced the rights of women.
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