Holborn in Camden in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
John Howard
1726-1790
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 12, 2017
1. John Howard Marker
Prison Reformer
Lived Here
Erected 1908 by London County Council.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work.
Location. 51° 31.33′ N, 0° 7.146′ W. Marker is in Camden, England, in Greater London. It is in Holborn. It is on Great Ormond Street just west of Lamb's Conduit Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 23 Great Ormond Street, Camden, England WC1N 3JB, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker 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: The White Conduit (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Dorothy L. Sayers (about 150 meters away); Horizon Magazine (about 180 meters away); Sydney Smith (about 240
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Also see . . . John Howard (prison reformer) (New World Encyclopedia). "John Howard (September 2, 1726 – January 20, 1790) was a British philanthropist and prison reformer. Born into a wealthy family and inheriting considerable fortune, Howard traveled widely. His experience of prison awakened in him a vocation for service, and a subsequent religious experience led him to determine to make an important contribution to the world. Accepting an appointment as High Sheriff, he invested himself personally into the task, visiting the jail and investigating problems with the penal system. He would eventually spend the rest of his life, and considerable amounts of money, on efforts for prison reform and improvement of the lives of prisoners both within the United Kingdom and other countries in Europe. His exemplary efforts in living for
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 12, 2017
2. John Howard Marker - Wide View
Credits. This page was last revised on March 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 270 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 8, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
