Sir Walter Besant Memorial

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8 Victoria Embankment
London, England WC2R 2AB

The Sir Walter Besant Memorial in London honors the life and work of the Palestine novelist, who passed away on June 9, 1901. This monument stands out for its unusual depiction of a Victorian figure wearing spectacles, highlighting a unique aspect of its design.

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Average monument
7/9/2023

The Sir Walter Besant memorial commentates a Palestine novelist. He died on 9th June 1901. Not very ...

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Social Justice Champion
4/16/2021

I have to admit I had not heard of Walter Besant until I discovered his memorial which is on Victori...

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Wearing spectacles
11/10/2019

Very unusual to find a Victorian monument or statue where the figure is wearing glasses. This is one...

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