Fountain

Philip Twells

Erection date: 8/5/1880

Inscription

{Inscribed into the marble above one of the, non-functioning, drinking spouts:}
In memory of Philip Twells, barrister at law of Lincoln's Inn and sometime Member of Parliament for the City of London.
8 May A.D. 1880.

The close-up picture depicts the top section of this classically-inspired monument, which shows marked similarities to the Soane tomb, shown on this web site on the map Euston - North.

Site: Philip Twells (1 memorial)

WC2, Lincoln's Inn Fields

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Philip Twells

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Philip Twells

Banker, barrister and MP for the City of London. Lived in Enfield where his ...

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