Greenwich in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Wolfe
Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 28, 2018
1. James Wolfe
1727 – 1759
Victor of
Quebec
The Gift of
the
Canadian People
Was Unveiled On
The Fifth Of June 1930
by
Le Marquis de Montcalm
Erected 1930.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, French and Indian.
Location. 51° 28.67′ N, 0° 0.048′ W. Marker is in Greenwich, England, in Greater London. Memorial can be reached from the intersection of Blackheath Avenue and Great Cross Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Located at the Royal Observatory Greenwich. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Greenwich, England SE10 8XJ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Flamsteed’s Well Telescope (within shouting distance of this marker); The Shepherd 24-hour Gate Clock (within shouting distance of this marker); Ordnance Survey Bench Mark (within shouting distance of this marker); Time for everyone (within shouting distance of this marker); The Greenwich Meridian Telescope (within shouting distance of this marker); Airy’s meridian line (within shouting distance of this marker);
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More about this marker. The statue, on one of the highest points in London, overlooks the Old Royal Naval College, National Maritime Museum and the Docklands of London.
Also see . . . James Wolfe on Wikipedia. (Submitted on May 24, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Additional keywords. Seven Years' War
Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 28, 2018
2. James Wolfe Statue
The pits in the pedestal are bomb damage from the Second World War
Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 28, 2018
3. North view from the Statue
The Old Royal Naval College, National Maritime Museum and Docklands of London
Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 28, 2018
4. West view from the Statue
Looking west up the River Thames, buildings of downtown London in the distance.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 116 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 24, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
