Monument

Henrietta Barnett monument

Erection date: 17/7/1937

Inscription

{On both the east and the west face of the plinth:}
In grateful memory of Dame Henrietta Barnett D.B.E., 1851 - 1936, founder and inspirer of this garden suburb.

Unveiled 17 July 1937.

Site: Henrietta Barnett monument (1 memorial)

NW11, Central Square

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This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Henrietta Barnett monument

Subjects commemorated i

Dame Henrietta Barnett, D.B.E.

Founder of Henrietta Barnett School for Girls and Hampstead Garden Suburb. Th...

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Hampstead Garden Suburb

Henrietta Barnett formed a board of trustees to build this urban utopia follo...

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This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
Henrietta Barnett monument

Created by i

Sir Edwin Lutyens

Architect. Born at 16 Onslow Square. Specialised in English country houses. C...

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