Kensington and Chelsea in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Chelsea Embankment
Opened May 1874
Lieut. Col. Sir James MacNaghten Hoog K.C.B. M.P.
Chairman of the Metropolitan Board of Works
Sir Joseph William Bazalgette C.B.
Engineer
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Man-Made Features.
Location. 51° 28.966′ N, 0° 10.258′ W. Marker is in Kensington and Chelsea, England, in Greater London. Marker is at the intersection of Chelsea Embankment and Old Church Street, on the right when traveling west on Chelsea Embankment. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kensington and Chelsea, England SW3 5TT, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sir Thomas More (a few steps from this marker); George Sparkes (a few steps from this marker); Ropers Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir Jacob Epstein Sculpture (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir Hans Sloane B.A.P. (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Carlyle (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Boy David (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Ralph Vaughn Williams O.M. (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kensington and Chelsea.
Regarding Chelsea Embankment. Chelsea Embankment has parks and roads along the River Thames. But the actual purpose was to construct and cover major arteries of London’s sewage system.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Sir Joseph William Bazalgette C.B.
Also see . . . Chelsea Embankment on Wikipedia. (Submitted on August 10, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 114 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 10, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.