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Joseph Lister Memorial, Bronze and granite memorial in Portland Place, Westminster, United Kingdom.

The Joseph Lister Memorial features a bronze bust set against grey Aberdeen granite with figures of a woman and boy holding flower garlands.

Thomas Brock created this Grade II listed memorial in 1928 to honor Joseph Lister's revolutionary contributions to antiseptic surgical procedures and medical practices.

The memorial stands among numerous public artworks in St Marylebone, representing British medical advancement through architectural expression and sculptural detail.

Located opposite numbers 71 to 81 Portland Place, the 4.44-meter tall structure sits near Lister's former residence at 12 Park Crescent.

The memorial design incorporates a symbolic gesture where a bronze female figure points toward Lister's bust, emphasizing the recognition of his medical innovations.

Location: City of Westminster

Inception: 1928

Creator: Thomas Brock

Height: 4.44 m

Made from material: bronze, granite

Part of: list of public art in St Marylebone

GPS coordinates: 51.52242,-0.14599

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:48

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