Statue of Mary Seacole, London

Name: Statue of Mary Seacole
Address: London, United Kingdom

#646 among attractions in London

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The statue of Mary Seacole stands in the grounds of St Thomas' Hospital, Lambeth, London. Sculpted by Martin Jennings, the statue was executed in 2016. It honours Mary Seacole, a British-Jamaican who established a "British Hotel" during the Crimean War and who was posthumously voted first in a poll of "100 Great Black Britons". ()

Coordinates: 51°30'1"N, 0°7'8"W

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Lambeth (Bishop's)London United Kingdom

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Statue of Mary Seacole – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, London Dungeon, Westminster Bridge.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Statue of Mary Seacole?

Nearby attractions include Statue of Edward VI, London (1 min walk), Revolving Torsion, London (1 min walk), Florence Nightingale Museum, London (1 min walk), South Bank Lion, London (2 min walk).

How to get to Statue of Mary Seacole by public transport?

The nearest stations to Statue of Mary Seacole:

Ferry

Westminster Pier • Lines: Blue Tour, Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Red Tour (6 min walk)
London Eye - Waterloo Pier • Lines: Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Red Tour (6 min walk)

Metro

Westminster • Lines: Circle, District, Jubilee (7 min walk)
Lambeth North • Lines: Bakerloo (8 min walk)

Train

London Waterloo (9 min walk)
Waterloo East (14 min walk)

Bus

Waterloo Station / Mepham Street • Lines: 243 (10 min walk)
Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road • Lines: 26 (11 min walk)