London in Middlesex County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Birthplace of Insulin

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 2, 2009

1. Birthplace of Insulin Marker

Inscription. In 1920, while living and practicing medicine here, Dr. F. G. Banting conceived the idea which eventually led to the discovery of insulin and the saving of millions of lives worldwide.

This statue, created by sculptor John Miecznikowski, depicts Dr. Banting at the age of 29. It was unveiled on July 7, 1989 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother as a lasting tribute to the great Canadian medical scientist and Nobel laureate.

Erected 1989.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1862.

Location. 42° 59.397′ N, 81° 13.907′ W. Marker is in London, Ontario, in Middlesex County. It is at the intersection of Adelaide Street and Queens Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Adelaide Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 442 Adelaide Street North, London ON N6B 3H8, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Southwest Ontario Area

and in Southwestern Ontario.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Birthplace of the Flame of Hope (here, next to this marker); Banting House (a few steps from this marker); Buchan House (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); The East London Town Hall (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); “Bleak House” (approx.

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0.7 kilometers away); Engine 86 (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); Harold A. Rogers, O.C., O.B.E. (approx. one kilometer away); London Armouries (approx. one kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in London.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.

Sir Frederick Grant Banting Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 2, 2009

2. Sir Frederick Grant Banting Statue

M.D. M.C. F.R.S. LL.D. November 14, 1891 - February 21, 1941

Sir Frederick Grant Banting Statue Base image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 2, 2009

3. Sir Frederick Grant Banting Statue Base

Birthplace of Insulin Marker and Banting Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 2, 2009

4. Birthplace of Insulin Marker and Banting Statue

Banting House Marker and Flame of Hope also in photo.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,133 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 15, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.