Camden in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
In Memory of Auxiliary Firemen
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 11, 2017
1. In Memory of Auxiliary Firemen Marker
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. Memorial is in Camden, England, in Greater London. It is at the intersection of Upper Woburn Place and Endsleigh Place, on the left when traveling north on Upper Woburn Place. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Camden, England WC1H 9HQ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is on 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: Otto Schiff (here, next to this marker); Charles Dickens (within shouting distance of this marker); Tavistock Square Bus Bombing Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); George Jacob Holyoake (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Dorothy Richardson (about 90 meters away); William Butler Yeats (about 90 meters away); Ali Mohammed Abbas (about 90 meters away); Robert Owen (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.
Also see . . .
this page online
"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. Pauls 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.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 11, 2017
3. In Memory of Auxiliary Firemen Marker - Wide View
Credits. This page was last revised on February 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 333 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 26, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 2. submitted on April 6, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on October 26, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
