Mary Seacole Memorial Statue — Attraction in London

There are quite a few individuals in history whose stories were forgotten and never told. This is a monument to just such woman. She was brave and courageous. If you doubt that, look at the dates. A woman of colour travelling the world alone at that time was unheard of and filled with peril. Contrary to some stories and myth, she never proclaimed herself to be a nurse. She was a herbalist and a very caring person. The fact that this monument is a first and is on the grounds of Saint Thomas's Hospital points to how far we have come and still have a long way to go. It is located just off of Westminster Bridge, with full view of the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben/Clock Tower. The monument can also be seen from the COVID Memorial Wall, which is also a part of the Hospital's grounds. The nearest tube station is Westminster, which is on the other end...

It took over ten years to have this statue.this statue could be admired much more,if only it was rotated 180 degrees,so people entering st Thomas's hospital main entrance,could be entranced ,and admire it ,instead of not being given any drive to see what it is.....with today's technology they could of placed a info tag,that could render more information.

At the official ceremony they said it would be mentioned in the curriculum,let's hope that really happens....step forward,into reality letting the world know,that this world became great by the help of several countries,races,giving a Helping hand......that's what makes this country great....it's just got to recognise all...

This is the UK’s first memorial in honour of a named black woman. The memorial was designed by Martin Jennings. The memorial represents Mary Seacole walking defiantly into an oncoming wind, symbolising the personal resistance she had constantly to face and fight. She carries her bag of medications towards the battle. The vertical bronze disc reflects an image of the earth near the site where she established the British Hotel in the Crimea...