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

Site of Bombing Raid of September 24th, 1917

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 11, 2017

1. Site of Bombing Raid of September 24th, 1917 Marker

Inscription.
24th September 1917

13 people were killed and 22 injured near this spot on the steps of the old Bedford Hotel by a 112 lb bomb dropped by a Gotha in one of Londons first night air raids

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World I. A significant historical date for this entry is September 24, 1917.

Location. 51° 31.247′ N, 0° 7.414′ W. Marker is in Camden, England, in Greater London. It is on Southampton Row just south of Russell Square, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 83-93 Southampton Row, Camden, England WC1B 4HD, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East.

Globally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sir John Barbirolli C.H. (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir Thomas Lawrence (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Queens Larder (about 90 meters away); Sir Hans Sloane (about 120 meters away); John Thelwall (about 120 meters away); Lord Denman (about 120 meters away); Bloomsbury Square Gardens (about 150 meters away); Richard D’Oyly Carte (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.

Also see . . . German strategic bombing during World War I (Wikipedia). (Submitted on October 21, 2017.)

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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 11, 2017

2. Site of Bombing Raid of September 24th, 1917 Marker - Wide View

The marker is visible here, mounted to the left of the garage entrance.

<i>The Bedford Hotel, Southampton Row, London, W.C.</i> image. Click for full size.

circa 1914

3. The Bedford Hotel, Southampton Row, London, W.C.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 341 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 21, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.