Edith Cavell Memorial, London

Name: Edith Cavell Memorial
Address: London, United Kingdom

#622 among attractions in London

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The Edith Cavell Memorial is an outdoor memorial to Edith Cavell by Sir George Frampton, in London, United Kingdom. The memorial is sited in St Martin's Place, beside the A400, just outside the northeast corner of Trafalgar Square, north of St Martin-in-the-Fields, east of the National Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery, and south of the London Coliseum. The site is adjacent to the first headquarters of the British Red Cross, originally located at 7 St Martin's Place. ()

Opened: 17 March 1920 (104 years ago)Height: 40 ftCoordinates: 51°30'33"N, 0°7'38"W

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City of Westminster (St. James's)London United Kingdom

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Edith Cavell Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, Nelson's Column, St Martin-in-the-Fields.

~430 ftW
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Edith Cavell Memorial?

Nearby attractions include St Martin-in-the-Fields, London (2 min walk), Garrick Theatre, London (2 min walk), Duke of York's Theatre, London (2 min walk), London Coliseum, London (2 min walk).

How to get to Edith Cavell Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Edith Cavell Memorial:

Metro

Charing Cross • Lines: Bakerloo, Northern (3 min walk)
Leicester Square • Lines: Northern, Piccadilly (5 min walk)

Bus

Trafalgar Square / Charing Cross Station • Lines: N26 (3 min walk)
Charing Cross Station • Lines: N26 (3 min walk)

Train

Charing Cross (5 min walk)
London Waterloo (20 min walk)

Ferry

Embankment • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (8 min walk)
Festival Pier • Lines: Green Tour (12 min walk)