Kensington and Chelsea in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
George Sparkes
Photographed By Michael Herrick, July 26, 2018
1. George Sparkes Memorial
George Sparkes
Of Bromley in Kent Formerly Judge at Madras
In the East India Company’s Civil Service
A great and Good Man
Gifted with Every Refined Feeling
And Much Esteemed by All Who Knew Him
Died 30 January 1878
In His 68th Year
Erected by His Widow
A.D. 1880
Erected 1880.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 51° 28.969′ N, 0° 10.238′ W. Marker is in Kensington and Chelsea, England, in Greater London. Marker is on Chelsea Embankment close to Cheyne Walk, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kensington and Chelsea, England SW3 5LT, 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); Sir Hans Sloane B.A.P. (a few steps from this marker); Chelsea Embankment (a few steps from this marker); Ropers Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir Jacob Epstein Sculpture (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Carlyle (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Boy David
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Photographed By Michael Herrick, July 26, 2018
2. George Sparkes Memorial
Photographed By Michael Herrick, July 26, 2018
3. George Sparkes Memorial
was undertaken by Transport for London
and the Royal Borough of Kensington and
Chelsea.
The completion of the works was marked
In a ceremony led by the Worshipful the
Mayor of the Royal Borough, Councillor
Robert Freeman on 18th May 2016
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 166 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 10, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
