Cultural Quarter in Southampton, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Richard Andrews 1798-1859

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 1, 2025

1. Richard Andrews 1798-1859 Marker

Inscription. Born the son of a wheelwright at Bishop's Sutton he became a coachbuilder of international fame. His manufactory in Above Bar was one of the town's leading industries. Five times mayor of Southampton he was known for his generosity and energy in furthering the prosperity of the town. A good employer, he devoted himself wholeheartedly to promoting the self reliance of the working man. This statue was erected in 1860 and the pedestal reconstructed in 1971.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. 50° 54.59′ N, 1° 24.19′ W. Marker is in Southampton, England. It is in the Cultural Quarter. It is on Above Bar Street. The statue and marker are in East Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Southampton, England SO14 0DA, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in England’s Hampshire Ports.

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,

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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: Engineer Officers of the RMS Titanic (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Welcome to Central Parks - East Park (about 150 meters away); Peaceful Parks (about 150 meters away); Time for Compassion (about 150 meters away); Blechynden Terrace Gardens (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Southampton in the Second World War 1939-1945 (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Bargate and Guildhall (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Town Walls (approx. 0.8 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southampton.

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 1, 2025

2. Richard Andrews 1798-1859 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 85 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 20, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.