Temple Stairs Arch - Victoria Embankment, London, UK
N 51° 30.651 W 000° 06.707
30U E 700412 N 5710591
This stone arch, built c1868, is located on the north bank of the River Thames on the Victoria Embankment. It is located about mid-distance between HQS Wellington and HMS President. A monument, for the silver jubilee of King George V stands within.
Waymark Code: WMT5ZK
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/01/2016
Views: 5
The monumental arch, built from stone, was built in 1868 as part of Joseph Bazalgette's design for the Embankment. A memorial was added in 1935 on the silver anniversary of King George V. The strecth of river was also renamed at that time to "King's Reach".
Type: Triumphal (Monument/Memorial)
Subtype: Other
Location: On the north bank of the River Thames.
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