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

Birthplace of the Flame of Hope

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

1. Birthplace of the Flame of Hope Marker

Inscription. The Flame of Hope was conceived by His Honour Judge John M. Seneshen, and stands as a symbol for all persons suffering from diabetes around the world. This flame will burn continuously and only be extinguished when it can be declared that a cure for diabetes has been found. Just as Banting's House is the “Birthplace of Insulin,” Sir Frederick G. Banting Square is the “Birthplace of the Flame of Hope.”

Dedicated to diabetics throughout the world on the occasion of the visit of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, July 7, 1989

Erected 1989.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is July 7, 1779.

Location. 42° 59.394′ N, 81° 13.91′ 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: Banting House (here, next to this marker); Birthplace of Insulin (here, next to this marker); Buchan House (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line);

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The East London Town Hall (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); “Bleak House” (approx. 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.

Flame of Hope Dedication image. Click for full size.

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

2. Flame of Hope Dedication

The Flame of Hope and Marker image. Click for full size.

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

3. The Flame of Hope and Marker

Also visible in photo are the Banting House marker and the Banting statue.

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 2,360 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 15, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.