Unusual but fitting memorial...
11/26/2019
It was a pleasant surprise to set off on our walk around Belgravia from South Kensington station, an...
Bela Bartok Memorial Kensington
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9 Old Brompton Road
London, England SW5 9HL
Bela Bartok Memorial Kensington in London is part of the London Remembers initiative, dedicated to commemorating significant figures and events through memorials and plaques located throughout the city. One prominent memorial honors William Edward Forster, recognized for his pivotal role in establishing a national system of elementary education in England.
The site features a statue of Forster, who served as the Member of Parliament for Bradford from 1861 to 1886, with inscriptions highlighting his contributions to education and public service. The memorial, created by sculptor Henry Richard Hope Pinker, is situated in Victoria Embankment Gardens, providing a poignant tribute to Forster's legacy.
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Fitting memorial to one of the 20th century’s great composers
10/20/2019
This is a bronze statue of the great Hungarian composer Bela Bartok (1881-1945) by his compatriot Im...
So excited to stumble across this!
9/25/2019
We actually went out of our way to visit this statue's twin in Paris. We we're delighted to stumble ...
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