Margaret MacDonald Memorial

The Margaret MacDonald Memorial is a bronze sculpture in Lincoln's Inn Fields showing the political figure kneeling with outstretched arms around nine children. The work sits within a granite alcove designed with built-in seating for visitors to use.

The memorial was created in 1911 by sculptor Richard Reginald Goulden to honor Margaret MacDonald, who died that year. She was the wife of future Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald and was known for her social reform work.

The memorial shows Margaret MacDonald surrounded by children, reflecting her work in community service and child welfare. Visitors can see how the composition emphasizes her role in social support through the physical arrangement of the figures.

The memorial sits on the north side of Lincoln's Inn Fields next to the Sir John Soane's Museum and is easy to reach on foot. The location offers comfortable seating in the park where visitors can rest or observe the surroundings.

The nine children in the bronze sculpture are deliberately shown in different poses, from playful to thoughtful, reflecting the diversity of childhood. These details make the work a tender tribute to her passion for young people.

Location: London Borough of Camden

Inception: 1911

Creator: Richard Reginald Goulden

GPS coordinates: 51.51671,-0.11740

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:25