City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

John Robert Godley

1814-1861

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 15, 2017

1. John Robert Godley Marker

Inscription.
Founder of Canterbury
New Zealand
lived and
died here

Erected 1951 by London County Council.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 51° 31.083′ N, 0° 9.468′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. Marker is on Gloucester Place just north of Blandford Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 48 Gloucester Place, City of Westminster, England W1U 8HG, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William Wilkie Collins (within shouting distance of this marker); Benedict Arnold (within shouting distance of this marker); Anthony Trollope (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); John Lennon (about 150 meters away); Michael Faraday (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Tony Ray-Jones (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Jacqueline du Pré (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Sir Gerald Kelly (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.

Also see . . .
1. John Robert Godley (TE ARA - The Encyclopedia of New Zealand). (Submitted on October 26, 2017.)
2. John Robert Godley and the founding of Canterbury (Christchurch City Libraries)

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. "John Robert Godley is known as the Founder of Canterbury even though he lived here for only two and a half years. Without his leadership the Canterbury Association back in England would have controlled the settlement more. The way in which Godley led the settlement helped establish the strong farming base and prosperity Canterbury has always relied on." (Submitted on October 26, 2017.)

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Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 15, 2017

2. John Robert Godley Marker - Wide View

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 201 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 26, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.