City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
The Buxton Memorial
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 13, 2017
1. The Buxton Memorial Marker
The memorial was donated by Charles Buxton MP in memory of his father, Sir Thomas Foxwell Buxton, and those associated with him in the struggle for the abolition of slavery in the British colonies.
It was originally sited in Parliament Square, but later removed and erected in Victoria Tower Gardens in 1957 to mark the 150th anniversary of the 1807 Act abolishing the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
Designed by S.S. Teulon in the Gothic style, the spire is timber framed, and clad with enamelled sheet metal. Many different materials and decorative techniques are used, including grey and pink granite, limestone, grey and red sandstone, rosso marble enammelled metalwork, wrought iron, mosaic and terracotta.
Following extensive restoration by The Royal Parks, the Memorial was unveiled on 27th March 2007 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the passing of the 1807 Act.
Erected by The Royal Parks.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Abolition & Underground RR. A significant historical date for this entry is March 27, 2007.
Location. 51° 29.768′ N, 0° 7.48′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sir Thomas Peirson Frank (within shouting distance of this marker); The Burghers of Calais (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); W.T. Stead (about 180 meters away); Emmeline Pankhurst (about 210 meters away); Sir John Gielgud (about 240 meters away); Lord Reith (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); The Special Operations Executive (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); T.E. Lawrence (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.
More about this memorial. The memorial and marker are found within Victoria Tower Gardens, easily visible throughout the park.
Also see . . . Buxton Memorial Fountain (Wikipedia). (Submitted on October 20, 2017.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 13, 2017
2. The Buxton Memorial and Marker - Wide View, Looking West
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 13, 2017
3. The Buxton Memorial Commemorative Plaque
Found on the west side of the memorial.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 13, 2017
4. The Buxton Memorial - Looking North
With the Houses of Parliament in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 164 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 20, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
