City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

William Tyndale

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 13, 2017

1. William Tyndale Marker

Inscription. First translator of the New Testament into English from the Greek. Born A.D. 1484, died a martyr at Vilvorde in Belgium, A.D. 1536.

"Thy word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path" - "the entrance of thy words giveth light." Psalm CXIX. 105.130.

"And this is the record that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his son." I. John V.II.

The last words of William Tyndale were "Lord! Open the King of England's eyes". Within a year afterwards, a bible was placed in every parish church by the King's command.

Erected 1884.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1484.

Location. 51° 30.304′ N, 0° 7.416′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Victoria Embankment and Horse Guards Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 140 Victoria Embankment, City of Westminster, England SW1A 2HU, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Samuel Plimsoll (within shouting distance of this marker); Queen Mary's Steps, Whitehall Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles G. Gordon CB (within shouting distance of this marker);

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The Viscount Portal of Hungerford (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Gurkha Soldier (about 90 meters away); Fleet Air Arm Memorial (about 120 meters away); Royal Air Force Memorial (about 120 meters away); Royal Tank Regiment Memorial (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.

More about this marker. The marker is in the southern end of Whitehall Gardens. An identically worded marker is situated by the walking path that runs in front of the memorial.

William Tyndale Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 13, 2017

2. William Tyndale Marker - Wide View

William Tyndale Marker - Donor Plaque Found on the Rear of the Plinth image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 13, 2017

3. William Tyndale Marker - Donor Plaque Found on the Rear of the Plinth

The following public bodies, etc, have each contributed £100.

British & Foreign Bible Society, Oxford University, Cambridge University, Sunday School Union, British & Foreign Sailors Society, Young Men's Christian Association, Polytechnic Young Men's Institute, Birmingham, Cheshire, Dorsetshire, Kent, Liverpool, Hon. Company of Grocers, St. Mary and Quebec Chapel, Proprietors of the Quiver, Court of Common Council of the City of London, Belfast, Ireland.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 20, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 204 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 20, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.