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Bloomsbury in Camden in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
 

James Robinson

1813 - 1862

 
 
James Robinson Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 11, 2017
1. James Robinson Marker
Inscription. Pioneer of Anaesthesia and Dentistry lived and worked here
 
Erected 1991 by English Heritage.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine.
 
Location. 51° 31.213′ N, 0° 7.796′ W. Marker is in Camden, England, in Greater London. It is in Bloomsbury. It is on Gower Street just south of Store Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14 Gower Street, Camden, England WC1E 6DP, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is in 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: Lady Ottoline Morrell (a few steps from this marker); Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Aickman (within shouting distance of this marker); Dame Millicent Garrett Fawcett (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry Cavendish (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir Harry Ricardo (within shouting distance of this marker); Mary Prince (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Lord Eldon (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.
 
Additional keywords. Bloomsbury, 🦷
 
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James Robinson Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 11, 2017
2. James Robinson Marker - Wide View
The James Robinson marker is visible on the left, while the marker for Lady Ottoline Morrell is visible on the right.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on March 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 257 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on January 4, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
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Jun. 21, 2026