Dover in Kent, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Capt Matthew Webb

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, April 7, 2019

1. Capt Matthew Webb Marker

Inscription. Born • Dawley • 1848
Died • Niagara • 1883
Swam from Dover to Calais Aug 24-25, 1875

Erected 1910 by Public Subscription.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is August 24, 1875.

Location. 51° 7.454′ N, 1° 19.117′ E. Marker is in Dover, England, in Kent. It is on Marine Parade just east of Wellesley Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dover, England CT16 1LH, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Operation Fuller (within shouting distance of this marker); The Royal Norwegian Navy (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Stewart Rolls (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct

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line); New Bridge (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Market Square (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Old Market Hall (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); a different marker also named Market Square (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Waterloo Crescent and the War Memorials (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dover.

Also see . . . Matthew Webb at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on April 11, 2019, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, April 7, 2019

2. Capt Matthew Webb Marker

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, April 7, 2019

3. Capt Matthew Webb Marker

Backside of pedestal:
(Greek Language)
To You Belongs the Glory For Ever
Presented By
Mdme Zo (Joyce) J Sotiraki
Greek Long Distance Swimming Champion
26 Aug 1951

Capt Matthew Webb Bust image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, April 7, 2019

4. Capt Matthew Webb Bust

Capt Matthew Webb image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Illustrated London News, July 1883

5. Capt Matthew Webb

Source Royal Museums Greenwich

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2019, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 264 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 11, 2019, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.