In memory of Jim, died 1879, aged 15 years, faithful dog of Sir Henry Cole of this museum.
SW7, Cromwell Road, Victoria & Albert Museum, Pirelli Garden
These plaques are on the southern wall of the internal courtyard and we've heard that Jim, at least, was buried in this courtyard when it was a garden. Â Our picture for Henry Cole shows him with a dog but is it Jim or is it Tycho?
(We can see that giant box-robot doing the splits soon!)
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Jim
Born Bath. Secretary of the Department of Science and Art. He originated the ...
From City of London : "Isleden House was built in 1948 by the Trustees of the London Parochial Charities. In 1953 the Trustees conveyed t...
Telemark on the left, Coates on the right. At the far right of our picture you can see London Transport's Lost Property Office. Useful t...
Greater London Council Charles Townley, 1737 - 1805, antiquary and collector, lived here.
Despite the address the building with its plaque is actually in Devonshire Street.
Note: "Quincey" seems to be the accepted spelling rather than the "Quincy" on the plaque.
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