Two London Memorials to "James Parkinson [1755-1824], Esq. Surgeon, Late of Hoxton-Square"

Of all London memorials commemorating historical medical personalities, none perhaps have been so frequented by neurologists as those honoring James Parkinson (1755-1824) of Hoxton square. Situated in the historical London borough of Hackney, there are two well-known memorials to James Parkinson that can still be easily visited: The first, a large, inscribed marble memorial tablet at St Leonard's Church that Parkinson was closely affiliated with throughout life; the second, a historical blue plaque marking the site of Parkinson's birthplace and former home practice at 1 Hoxton Square. Although many contemporary neurologists would freely recall the historical significance of these locations, very few now living can detail the circumstances leading up to these memorials being erected. A new look at rediscovered primary resources provides considerable insight into the history of these monuments dedicated to James Parkinson. © 2025 International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.