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Victoria Tower Gardens

The Buxton Memorial

also called the (abolition of) slavery monument.
It commemorates MP Thomas Fowell Buxton
who campaigned against slavery in parliament and
helped to found the
British and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society.

The monument was first situated
at the edge of Parliament Square
by Buxton's son in 1865.
In 1957 is was moved to its present place.

Designer: Samuel Sanders Teulon

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In the gardens is an interesting playground.
Children can play
with the wonderful horse heads,
a clear sounding bell,
and other items.

The gardens look out at the Thames.

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At the right place some buildings
offer a nice combination...

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On Lambert Bridge
looking to Millbank.

Left: Thames House
(headquarters of M15)
Right: Imperial Chemical House

Both with interesting histories.

At the other side of Lambeth Bridge.
(North bank)

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Walking back....

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From far I saw newly weds,
their photographer and assistant.
Couldn't resist to zoom in....

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Millbank House
House of Lords

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And back to Emmeline,
with better light.

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Leaving the gardens.