City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Sir Thomas Peirson Frank
1881-1951
— City of Westminster —
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 13, 2017
1. Sir Thomas Peirson Frank Marker
London County Council
1930-1946
Saved London from
drowning during
The Blitz
Erected 2014 by Institution of Civil Engineers.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • War, World II.
Location. 51° 29.789′ N, 0° 7.465′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. Marker can be reached from Milbank just east of Dean Stanley Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: City of Westminster, England SW1P 3JU, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Buxton Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Burghers of Calais (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Emmeline Pankhurst (about 180 meters away); W.T. Stead (about 180 meters away); Sir John Gielgud (about 210 meters away); Lord Reith (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); The Jewel Tower (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); The Special Operations Executive (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.
More about this marker. The marker is located in Victoria Tower Gardens, mounted to the land side of the embankment, within shouting distance
this page online
Regarding Sir Thomas Peirson Frank. The "Blitz" was the bombing offensive carried out by the German Luftwaffe against Great Britain from September 1940 to May 1941.
Also see . . .
1. Peirson Frank. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on February 16, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. The Man who saved London from Drowning. MOLA website entry (Submitted on February 16, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 13, 2017
2. Sir Thomas Peirson Frank Marker - Wide View
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3. Sir Thomas Peirson Frank
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 197 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 21, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 3. submitted on February 16, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
