In memory of Jim, died 1879, aged 15 years, faithful dog of Sir Henry Cole of this museum.
SW7, Cromwell Road, Victoria & Albert Museum, Pirelli Garden
These plaques are on the southern wall of the internal courtyard and we've heard that Jim, at least, was buried in this courtyard when it was a garden. Our picture for Henry Cole shows him with a dog but is it Jim or is it Tycho?
(We can see that giant box-robot doing the splits soon!)
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Jim
Born Bath. Secretary of the Department of Science and Art. He originated the ...
This foundation stone was laid by Dame Flora Robson DBE on Monday 18th December 1961.
The two plaques closest to the camera both read "39, The Union Discount Company of London plc". Grey's plaque is at the same level, furt...
This plaque photograph is borrowed from BluePlaques.net.
Memorial address is correct, even though the plaque and the entrance to the house are in Blacklands Terrace.
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