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

Inscription.
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. Marker 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.

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 meters away); Vera Brittain and Winifred Holtby (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); The Queens Larder (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Charles Dickens (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Wing Commander Yeo-Thomas (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.

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

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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 the sake of others are remembered and honored in several organizations bearing his name that continue to work for penal reform." (Submitted on November 8, 2017.)

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Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 12, 2017

2. John Howard Marker - Wide View

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 165 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 8, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.