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William Booth Memorial

Carrara Marble

  • Metamorphic
  • Marble
  • Early Jurassic

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Just found Carrara Marble in William Booth Memorial.

Early Jurassic marble, quarried at Carrara, Massa & Carrara Province, Italy. Nearest stop: Whitechapel.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/4120-william-booth-memorial/

Location Details

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Location of Geological Feature
Stone used for the inscription plaque.
Rock Type
Marble
Geological Age
Early Jurassic
Quarry Location
Carrara, Massa & Carrara Province, Italy.
Category
Metamorphic
Nearest station
Whitechapel
Address
Mile End Road E1 4TP
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Stone identified by Ruth Siddall
William Booth Memorial — Carrara Marble
Carrara Marble at William Booth Memorial
Carrara Marble at William Booth Memorial (detail 2)
    Entry submitted by Ruth Siddall

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  • V&A Museum of ChildhoodChinese Porphyry980 m · about 15 min walk
  • Shampan RestaurantSwedish Imperial Red1.1 km · about 18 min walk
  • St George-in-the-EastPortland Stone: Whitbed1.2 km · about 18 min walk

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