Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Robert Louis Stephenson

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 23, 2018

1. Robert Louis Stephenson Marker

Inscription.
In memory of Robert Louis Stephenson, 1850 — 1894, son and student of Edinburgh.

“ and when I remembered all that I hoped and feared as I pickled about Rutherford’s in the rain and the east wind; how I feared I should make a mere shipwreck, and yet timidly hoped not; how I feared I should never have a friend far less a wife, and yet passionately hoped I might; how I hoped (if I did not take to drink) I should possibly write one little book. And then now — what a change! I feel somehow as if I should like the incident set upon a brass plate at the corner of that dreary thoroughfare, for all students to read, poor devils, when their hearts are down.”
from the South Seas, September 1888

Presented on behalf of all Stephenson lovers …………. September 1995

Erected 1995.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1888.

Location. 55° 56.838′ N, 3° 11.156′ W. Marker is in Edinburgh, Scotland. Marker is at the intersection of South Bridge and Drummond Street, on the right when traveling north on South Bridge. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 66 South Bridge, Edinburgh, Scotland EH1 1LS, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker. George Davie (here, next to this marker); The Royal Oak (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); From Here Health (about 90 meters away); William Henry Playfair (about 180 meters away); William Chambers (about 240 meters away); William McEwan (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Spire of this Church (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Greyfriars Bobby (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Edinburgh.

Also see . . .
1. The RLS Website. (Submitted on December 2, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Robert Louis Stevenson on Wikipedia. (Submitted on December 2, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 23, 2018

2. Robert Louis Stephenson Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 101 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 2, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.