Monument to James Braidwood in Abney Park Cemetery is a Grade II listed building in the Hackney local planning authority area, England. First listed on 24 March 1997. A Victorian Monument.

Monument to James Braidwood in Abney Park Cemetery

WRENN ID
lapsed-clay-merlin
Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
Hackney
Country
England
Date first listed
24 March 1997
Type
Monument
Period
Victorian
Source
Historic England listing

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Description

The monument to James Braidwood is located in Abney Park Cemetery. It is a stone pedestal featuring a coved frieze and a terminal adorned with a wreath. This monument was erected in memory of James Braidwood, who lived from 1800 to 1861 and was a prominent fireman known for his significant contributions to the firefighting profession. He served as the superintendent of the Fire Engine Establishment starting in 1832 and tragically lost his life in the Tooley Street fire on June 22, 1861. He was buried in this cemetery on June 29, 1861, and is remembered as a national hero. The monument is listed for its historical significance.

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