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The Buxton memorial is a significant feature of Victoria Tower Gardens which has been given close attention throughout the process of designing the Holocaust memorial and learning centre. We aim to ensure that the Buxton memorial and its setting are respected. The design of the Holocaust memorial means that the Buxton memorial will be kept in its current position, with views of it preserved and with the addition of new landscaping and seating to improve the setting, viewing experience and accessibility. The Holocaust memorial will be no higher than the top of the Buxton memorial, and the memorial’s bronze fins step down progressively to the east in visual deference to the Buxton memorial where they are closest to it. The setting of the Buxton memorial attracted a good deal of attention from the Lords Select Committee. We were pleased to give an assurance to the Select Committee that we would give detailed consideration to how easily visitors to Victoria Tower Gardens will be able to pass by and view the Buxton memorial.