City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Captain James Cook
Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018
1. Captain James Cook Marker
Born 1728 Died 1779
Circumnavigator of the Globe · Explorer of the Pacific Ocean · He laid the Foundations of The British Empire in Austrailia and New Zealand
Charted the Shores of Newfoundland and Traversed the Ocean Gates of Canada both East and West
Unveiled by HRH Prince Arthur of Connaught
On behalf of the British Empire League 7th July 1914
Erected 1914.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration.
Location. 51° 30.381′ N, 0° 7.754′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. Marker is at the intersection of The Mall and Spring Gardens, on the left when traveling west on The Mall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: City of Westminster, England SW1A 2WH, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Royal Marines Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Royal Artillery South Africa Memorial (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Canterbury Province New Zealand (about 120 meters away); William Ewart Gladstone (about 150 meters away); The Trafalgar Way at Canada House (about 150 meters away); Turkish Gun
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Also see . . . James Cook on Wikipedia. (Submitted on May 26, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018
2. Captain James Cook
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 140 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 26, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
