Paxton Memorial, London Road Cemetery, Coventry
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Paxton Memorial, London Road Cemetery, Coventry
Image: © Robin Stott Taken: 8 May 2009
In 1845 Joseph Paxton, while still manager of the Duke of Devonshire's estates, was commissioned by Coventry Corporation to lay out the London Road cemetery. Paxton was knighted for designing and building the Crystal Palace in 1851. He served twice as Liberal MP for Coventry. This monument by Joseph Goddard was erected in 1868 following Paxton's death in 1865.
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Image Location
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52.401656
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