Local Legends
Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain
London, United Kingdom
The Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain, popularly but mistakenly known as Eros, is a fountain surmounted by a winged statue of Anteros, located at the southeastern side of Piccadilly Circus in London, England. Moved after the Second World War from its original position in the centre of the circus, it was erected in 1892–93 to commemorate the philanthropic works of Anthony Ashley Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury, the Victorian politician and philanthropist, and his achievement in replacing child labour with school education. The fountain overlooks the south-west end of Shaftesbury Avenue, also named after the Earl.
- Category
- Local Legends
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Coordinates
- 51.50984, -0.13449
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q17510112
What is Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain?
Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain is a Local Legends place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Criterion Restaurant, Regent Palace Hotel, London Trocadero, Café de Paris.
Where is Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain?
Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain is in London, United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.50984, -0.13449.
How do I get to Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain?
Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain is at London, United Kingdom (51.50984, -0.13449). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.