Camden in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
In Memory of Auxiliary Firemen
and
Harry Richard Skinner
who died from injuries received
as a result of enemy action
near this site on the night of
16th-17th April 1941,
while serving under
Station 73 Euston.
Erected 2002 by Auxiliary Fire Service London.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is April 16, 1941.
Location. 51° 31.55′ N, 0° 7.76′ W. Marker is in Camden, England, in Greater London. Memorial is at the intersection of Upper Woburn Place and Endsleigh Place, on the left when traveling north on Upper Woburn Place. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Camden, England WC1H 9HQ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Charles Dickens (within shouting distance of this marker); Dorothy Richardson (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); William Butler Yeats (about 90 meters away); Ali Mohammed Abbas (about 90 meters away); Robert Owen (about 120 meters away); Welcome to Tavistock Square (about 150 meters away); Virginia Woolf (about 150 meters away); Saint Pancras Parish Church (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.
Also see . . .
1. Firefighting During the Blitz in London (firehistory.weebly.com) . "On Wednesday, April 16, 1941, 150,000 incendiary devices and 16,000 pounds of high explosive bombs fell to the ground, igniting 2250 fires. The roof of St. Paul’s Cathedral was struck, leaving a large crater in its wake. While injured, the edifice still stood. Six firefighters lost their lives that night." (Submitted on October 26, 2017.)
2. The formation of the Auxiliary Fire Service (London Fire Brigade). (Submitted on October 26, 2017.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 193 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 26, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.