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The Samaritans

 
 
The Samaritans Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, July 26, 2018
1. The Samaritans Marker
Inscription.
In St. Stephen
Walbrook
on 2 November 1953
The Samaritans
were founded by
Dr. Chad Varah
Rector 1953 - 2003

 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. In addition, it is included in the UK, England, City of London Corporation series list.
 
Location. 51° 30.767′ N, 0° 5.399′ W. Marker is in City of London, England, in Greater London. It is at the intersection of Walbrook and St Stephen's Row, on the left when traveling south on Walbrook. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: City of London, England EC4N 4YA, 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: Parish Church of St Stephen Walbrook (a few steps from this marker);
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Mary Harris Smith FCA (within shouting distance of this marker); St Mary Woolchurch (within shouting distance of this marker); Stocks Market (within shouting distance of this marker); Elizabeth Fry (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); St Mildred’s Church (about 90 meters away); Thomas Hood (about 90 meters away); General Letter Office (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of London.
 
Also see . . .
1. Samaritans website. (Submitted on August 13, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Samaritans (charity) on Wikipedia. (Submitted on August 13, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
 
The Samaritans Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, July 26, 2018
2. The Samaritans Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 238 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on August 13, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
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