Fountain

Hamilton

Inscription

{On the east face:}
In memory of Sir James John Hamilton Bart., 1876

The memory of the just is blessed.

{There are 3 more biblical quotations on the other three sides.}

Site: Garden and Hamilton fountain (2 memorials)

W1, Portman Square

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This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Hamilton

Subjects commemorated i

Sir James John Hamilton

The second and last Baronet of Woodbrook in the County of Tyrone.

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This section lists the other memorials at the same location as the memorial on this page:
Hamilton

Also at this site i

Portman Square Garden

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This rather dull plaque is in the garden close to the Hamilton fountain.

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