Bust

Louisa Brandreth Aldrich-Blake

Inscription

{On the top plaque:}
Louisa Brandreth Aldrich-Blake, D.B.E. M.D. M.S., 1865 - 1925
{On the lower plaque:}
Dean of the London (Royal Free Hospital) School of Medicine for Women, 1914 - 1925,
Consulting Surgeon Royal Free Hospital, 1919 - 1925,
Surgeon to the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Hospital, 1895 - 1925.
The path of the just is as the shining light.

There are actually 2 busts (identical we think): one facing into the square and one facing out on the traffic.

Site: Louisa Brandreth Aldrich-Blake (1 memorial)

WC1, Tavistock Square Gardens

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Louisa Brandreth Aldrich-Blake

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Dame Louisa Brandreth Aldrich-Blake, DBE, MD, MS

Surgeon (and a skilled boxer and cricket-player).  Born Essex.  Studied medic...

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Sir Edwin Lutyens

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Arthur George Walker

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