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

The White Conduit

 
 
The White Conduit Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 12, 2017
1. The White Conduit Marker
Inscription.
In the rear is
The White Conduit
(circa 1300.A.D)
Originally part of the water supply
to the Greyfriars Monastery
Newgate Street

 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Man-Made Features.
 
Location. 51° 31.313′ N, 0° 7.074′ W. Marker is in Camden, England, in Greater London. Marker is on Rugby Street just east of Lamb's Conduit Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13 Rugby Street, Camden, England WC1N 3QT, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dorothy L. Sayers (within shouting distance of this marker); John Howard (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Vera Brittain and Winifred Holtby (about 180 meters away); Sydney Smith (about 210 meters away); Charles Dickens (about 210 meters away); Benjamin Disraeli (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Horizon Magazine (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Rosetti, Morris, and Burne-Jones (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.
 
Regarding The White Conduit. The distance from the marker to Greyfriars is about 1 km., more or less. The area in which the marker is located was situated outside the City walls,
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and was undeveloped until the 1700's. The correspondent for the "London Remembers" website inquired within the shop as to what can now actually be seen (per the marker), and was told that only the wellhead remained, beneath the floorboards of the shop.
 
The White Conduit Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 12, 2017
2. The White Conduit Marker - Wide View
The marker is visible here, mounted to the shopfront, directly below the "MAG" on the Maggie Owen Jewelry shop.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 944 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on November 21, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.

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