Michael Faraday Memorial

London, United Kingdom

Places of interest· Monument· Tourist attraction

Michael Faraday Memorial Reviews | Rating 3.7 out of 5 stars (8 reviews)

Michael Faraday Memorial is located in London, United Kingdom on , Elephant and Castle,. Michael Faraday Memorial is rated 3.7 out of 5 in the category places of interest in United Kingdom.

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Michael and Julie Bowell

This unique Grade 2 listed and thought provoking memorial is worth viewing if visiting Elephant & Castle. Interestingly, the building houses a London Underground electric substation and the atmosphere outside is equally full of energy with the incessant hum of traffic, overhead airliners, sirens, commuters passing by and even talented skaters performing tricks if lucky with your timing. Originally intended to be made from glass so the workings of the transformer could be seen, it was later changed to a stainless steel construction and the design reflects the colours of the sky, passing traffic and street lights in a fascinating way, constantly changing & evolving throughout the day. There are descriptive inscriptions in the pavement and also an information board right by the building. We sat for some time here on the benches taking in the lively evening atmosphere and was a happy moment to remember.

Stuart Kennington

Interesting looking building made from stainless steel housing electrical substation for London underground tube trains

Gregor Garber

Its a memorial, which doubles as a substation. Some reviewers don't like it, but just remember when this was built in 1961 this was innovation pure.

alex Marshall

the most unacknowledged memorial in London...visit briefly after the War Museum

Sajid Decosta

Great place Michael Faraday Memorial . I recommend this amazing place you must go there once see .

Neil A. Evans

This is actually an active electricity substation as well as being a memorial to Michael Faraday, originally designed to have glass panels it was though that the lights and potential flashes from a substation may distract drivers. It’s not accessible to the public other than to walk around the perimeter. Often adorned with a colorful selection of local posters and protest stickers.

Juicebox Mm

Just a big box. Nothing special

Carlos Manuel dos Santos Pinto

The memorial is a cool installation, but the square is too open to the extremely busy elephant and castle traffic.