Camden in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Randolph Caldecott
1846-1886
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 11, 2017
1. Randolph Caldecott Marker
Book Illustrator
lived here
Erected 1977 by Greater London Council.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is March 22, 1846.
Location. 51° 31.085′ N, 0° 7.583′ W. Marker is in Camden, England, in Greater London. Marker is on Great Russell Street just east of Coptic Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 46 Great Russell Street, Camden, England WC1B 3PA, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Museum Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); The Plough (within shouting distance of this marker); John Nash (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Topham and Lady Diana Beauclerk (about 150 meters away); Bertrand Russell (about 150 meters away); The Reverend Dr Martin Luther King (1929-1968) (about 180 meters away); Billy Waters (about 180 meters away); Thomas Henry Wyatt (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.
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1. Who Was Randolph Caldecott? (Randolph Caldecott Society UK). "Randolph Caldecott (1846-1886) transformed the world of children's books in the Victorian era. Children eagerly awaited the two books illustrated by him, priced at a shilling each, which came out each Christmas for eight years....Randolph's output, however, ranged wider than
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2. Randolph Caldecott (Wikipedia). "Randolph Caldecott (22 March 1846 – 12 February 1886) was an English artist and illustrator, born in Chester. The Caldecott Medal was named in his honour. He exercised his art chiefly in book illustrations. His abilities as an artist were promptly and generously recognised by the Royal Academy. Caldecott greatly influenced illustration of children's books during the nineteenth century. Two books illustrated by him, priced at a shilling each, were published every Christmas for eight years." (Submitted on October 26, 2017.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 11, 2017
2. Randolph Caldecott Marker - Wide View
Photographed By Randolph Caldecott, 1916
3. Illustration from Ride a Cock-Horse to Banbury Cross
Photographed By Randolph Caldecott, 1916
4. Illustration from The House that Jack Built
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 146 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 26, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
