Statue

John Stuart Mill statue

Erection date: 1876

Inscription

{Carved on the large stone pedestal is a laurel branch, and, still just legible:}
John Stuart Mill

{On the base of the statue:}
T. Woolner. Sc. 1876

Unveiled by Fawcett, an admirer.

Site: John Stuart Mill statue (1 memorial)

WC2, Victoria Embankment Gardens

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John Stuart Mill statue

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John Stuart Mill

Philosopher, economist, advocate of women's rights. Born 13 Rodney Street, Pe...

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John Stuart Mill statue

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Henry Fawcett

Economist, politician and educational reformer. Born Salisbury. Blinded in a ...

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Thomas Woolner

Sculptor and poet. Born Hadleigh Suffolk. Early member of the Pre-Raphaelite ...

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