City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Charles Townley

1737-1805

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 15, 2018

1. Charles Townley Marker

Inscription.
Antiquary
and Collector
lived here

Erected 1985 by Greater London Council.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is January 3, 1805.

Location. 51° 30.04′ N, 0° 7.94′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. Marker is on Queen Anne's Gate just east of Carteret Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14 Queen Anne's Gate, City of Westminster, England SW1H 9AA, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lord Fisher (here, next to this marker); William Smith (a few steps from this marker); Lord Palmerston (within shouting distance of this marker); Lord Haldane (within shouting distance of this marker); The Beaverbrook Foundation (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Richard Savage (about 150 meters away); Bali Bombings Memorial (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Royal Wedding 2011 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.

Also see . . . Charles Townley (Wikipedia). "Charles Townley FRS (1 October 1737 – 3 January 1805) was a wealthy English country gentleman, antiquary and collector.

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He travelled on three Grand Tours to Italy, buying antique sculpture, vases, coins, manuscripts and Old Master drawings and paintings. Many of the most important pieces from his collection, especially the Townley Marbles (or Towneley Marbles) are now in the British Museum's Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities...." (Submitted on July 23, 2018.)

Charles Townley Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 15, 2018

2. Charles Townley Marker - wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 140 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 23, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.

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