'The Lawn', No.51 South Lambeth Road, Vauxhall, was the home of Henry Fawcett and his wife, the notable suffragist Millicent (1847–1929), whom he married in 1867. He was a statesman, Postmaster General and professor of political economy. The house was demolished and site used for Vauxhall Park, which was first proposed in 1887. A statue by George Tinworth of Henry Fawcett was erected on the site of the house, but was demolished by the council in 1959. Watercolour by J.V.Thompson, dated 1885
Details |
Collection: | Surrey |
Image type: | Watercolour Painting |
Artist: | Thompson |
Ref: | 10169 |
Identifier: | LP14/188/LAW.1 |
Date: | 1885 |
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