City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Robert Raikes
Founder of Sunday Schools
1780
This Statue Was Erected
Under the Direction
Of the Sunday School Union
By Contributions
From Teachers and Scholars
Of Sunday Schools in Great Britain
July 1880
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion.
Location. 51° 30.56′ N, 0° 7.214′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Victoria Embankment and Savoy Street, on the left when traveling north. Located in Victoria Embankment Gardens. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: City of Westminster, England WC2R 0BP, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Westminster, London Memorial Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Britain In Bloom (within shouting distance of this marker); Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Great Storm Oak Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir Wilfrid Lawson (within shouting distance of this marker); British Broadcasting Company Studios (within shouting distance of this marker); Lord Cheylesmore Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Monument of Belgium's Gratitude (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.
Also see . . . Robert Raikes on Wikipedia. (Submitted on May 29, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 136 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 29, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.