Memorial: M2503

Memorial in St Olave’s Church, Hart Street, London commemorating Samuel Pepys d. 1703

Location

St Olave's Church, Hart Street, London, England

Transcript

[Plaque below portrait] ‘SAMVEL PEPYS / born Feby 23rd 1633 / died May 25th 1703’ [on a ribbon on the apron] ‘ERECTED 1883 BY PVBLIC SVBSCRIPTION MAINLY OWING TO THE EFFORTS OF HENRY BENJAMIN WHEATLEY 1838-1917 / D.C.L, F.S.A. EDITOR OF THE COMPLETE EDITION / OF PEPYS’ DIARY’.

Details

Description: Wall memorial in the baroque style consisting of an architectural surround with pilasters on brackets, an broken pediment above. An arch within, contains a circular relief portrait of Pepys. Below is a shield of arms surrounded by three winged cherubs' heads.
Type: Wall monument
Materials: Stone
Artists: Alfred Blomfield

People

Pepys, Samuel
Age: 70
Date of Death: 26/5/1703
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Secretary to the Admiralty
Organisation: Admiralty

Extra

Notes: Unveiled 18 March 1884.
Bibliography: 'Dictionary of National Biography'.

JSON

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