Camden in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Thomas Wakley
1795 - 1862
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 11, 2017
1. Thomas Wakley Marker
Reformer
and founder of
"The Lancet"
lived here
Erected 1962 by London County Council.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Communications • Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is July 11, 1795.
Location. 51° 31.106′ N, 0° 7.838′ W. Marker is in Camden, England, in Greater London. Marker is on Bedford Square just north of Adeline Place, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 35 Bedford Square, Camden, England WC1B 3ES, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Thomas Hodgkin (a few steps from this marker); Anthony Hope (within shouting distance of this marker); Bedford College for Women (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Sir Johnston Forbes-Robertson (about 90 meters away); Ram Mohun Roy (about 90 meters away); Sir Harry Ricardo (about 150 meters away); Charles Kitterbell (about 150 meters away); Lord Eldon (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.
Also see . . .
1. Thomas Wakley (Wikipedia). "Thomas Wakley (11 July 1795 – 16 May 1862) was an English surgeon. He gained fame
this page online
2. The Lancet (Wikipedia). 'The Lancet is a weekly peer-reviewed general medical journal. It is one of the world's oldest and best known general medical journals....The Lancet was founded in 1823 by Thomas Wakley, an English surgeon who named it after the surgical instrument called a lancet, as well as after the architectural term "lancet arch", a window with a sharp pointed arch, to indicate the "light of wisdom" or "to let in light".' (Submitted on January 10, 2018.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 11, 2017
2. Thomas Wakley Marker
Both Thomas Wakley (top) and and Thomas Hodgkin (bottom) each get their own Blue Plaque at 35 Bedford Square.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 11, 2017
3. Thomas Wakley Marker - Wide View
The marker is visible here under the scaffolding.
Drawing from Unidentified Newspaper Clipping (courtesy of the New York Public Library), circa 1850
4. Mr. Wakley, M.P. - Editor of the London Lancet
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 149 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 10, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
