Sir Henry Wellcome

Sir Henry Wellcome is a memorial in Camden, Greater London, England which is located on Gloucester Gate. Sir Henry Wellcome is situated nearby to Matilda Fountain, as well as near Gloucester Gate Playground.

Type: Memorial
Address: 6 Gloucester Gate, London
Inscription: “Sir Henry Wellcome (1853-1936) Pharmacist Founder of the Wellcome Trust and Foundation lived here”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include London St Pancras International and British Library.

London St Pancras International

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London St Pancras International is a major international rail interchange and shopping destination in London. It is the British capital's only international station, with Eurostar services connecting the city with destinations in mainland Europe.

British Library

Library

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The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. Based in London, it is one of the largest libraries in the world, with an estimated collection of over 200 million items from multiple countries. British Library is situated 1 mile east of Sir Henry Wellcome.

Matilda Fountain

Fountain

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The Matilda Fountain is a Grade II listed statue and drinking fountain opposite 15 Gloucester Gate, Regent's Park, London, built in about 1878. The bronze statue is by Joseph Durham, and depicts a milkmaid holding a pail and looking towards the Park with a hand raised to shield her eyes. Matilda Fountain is situated 330 feet north of Sir Henry Wellcome.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Camden and Ampthill Square Estate.

Camden

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Camden is an inner northern district of London. Its heart lies in Camden Town, a neighbourhood known for its market and the colourful nightlife. Camden is home to three of the most important railway stations in London: King's Cross, St. Pancras and Euston.

Ampthill Square Estate

Neighborhood

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The Ampthill Square Estate, also known as the Ampthill Estate, is a housing estate in the London Borough of Camden in London, England. The estate is located in the Somers Town district, on the south side of Harrington Square, east side of Hampstead Road, and west side of Eversholt Street.