John Donne Memorial, Literary memorial near St Paul's Cathedral, City of London, United Kingdom.
The bronze bust memorial features a contemplative portrait of poet John Donne, created by sculptor Nigel Boonham, facing eastward toward his birthplace.
The City of London commissioned this first public memorial to John Donne in 2012, recognizing the English poet who served as Dean of St Paul's Cathedral.
The memorial inscription includes verses reflecting Donne's exploration of life and death themes, central elements in his metaphysical poetry collection.
Visitors can find this bronze sculpture in the garden south of St Paul's Cathedral, making it accessible during daylight hours throughout the year.
The orientation of the memorial toward Bread Street creates a physical connection between the poet's representation and his actual place of birth.
Location: City of London
Inception: 2012
Creator: Nigel Boonham
Made from material: bronze
Part of: list of public art in the City of London
GPS coordinates: 51.51330,-0.09739
Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:56
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