Camden in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Sir Samuel Romilly

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 12, 2017

1. Sir Samuel Romilly Marker

Inscription.
Here
lived
Sir Samuel Romilly
Law Reformer

Born Died
1757 1818

Erected 1919 by Greater London Council.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1757.

Location. 51° 31.333′ N, 0° 7.655′ W. Marker is in Camden, England, in Greater London. Marker is on Russell Square just west of Bedford Way, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 21 Russell Square, Camden, England WC1B 4EH, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. T.S. Eliot (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir George Williams (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Frances Trollope (about 120 meters away); Edward Westermarck (about 120 meters away); Emmeline Pankhurst (about 150 meters away); Christina Georgina Rossetti (about 210 meters away); Roger Fry (about 210 meters away); Friend at Hand (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.

Also see . . . Samuel Romilly (Encyclopedia Britannica). Sir Samuel Romilly, (born March 1, 1757, London, Eng.—died Nov. 2, 1818, London), English legal reformer whose chief efforts
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were devoted to lessening the severity of English criminal law. His attacks on the laws authorizing capital punishment for a host of minor felonies and misdemeanours, such as begging by soldiers and sailors without a permit, were partly successful during his lifetime and contributed to reforms carried out after his death. (Submitted on October 28, 2017.)

Sir Samuel Romilly Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 12, 2017

2. Sir Samuel Romilly Marker - Wide View

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 257 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 28, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.