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
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. Marker 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.
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 line); Old Market Hall (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Market Square (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Instruments of Punishment (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Rebuilt Bank (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Saluting Platform (approx. half a kilometer 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.)
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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
(Greek Language)
To You Belongs the Glory For Ever
Presented By
Mdme Zo (Joyce) J Sotiraki
Greek Long Distance Swimming Champion
26 Aug 1951
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, April 7, 2019
4. Capt Matthew Webb Bust
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 174 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 11, 2019, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
