William Edward Forster Statue

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Victoria Embankment Gardens
London, England WC2R 2AB

The William Edward Forster Statue, located in Victoria Embankment Gardens, honors the contributions of William Edward Forster, who was born on July 11, 1818, and passed away on April 5, 1886. Forster is celebrated for his pivotal role in establishing a national system of elementary education in England and served as the Member of Parliament for Bradford for twenty-five years from 1861 to 1886.

This landmark memorial was created by sculptor Henry Richard Hope Pinker and serves as a reminder of Forster's wisdom and courage. The statue is part of a broader collection of memorials in London, commemorating significant historical figures and events throughout the city's rich history.

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A very educational statue!
12/4/2021

This fine statue of William Edward Forster, by Henry Richard Hope Pinker, is situated in the main se...

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Promoter of Education
10/31/2021

This statue is in tribute to William Edward Forster, an industrialist and Liberal politician best kn...

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