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

William Chambers

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 24, 2018

1. William Chambers Marker

Inscription. William
Chambers
of Glenormiston. LL.D.
Lord Provost
of Edinburgh
1865 — 1869
Born 16 April 1800
Died 21 May 1883
Erected by the Lord Provost
Magistrates and Council 1891
The Right Honble John Boyd Lord Provost

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is April 16, 1800.

Location. 55° 56.842′ N, 3° 11.386′ W. Marker is in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is at the intersection of Chambers Street and W College Street, on the right when traveling east on Chambers Street. Located at the National Museum of Scotland. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Edinburgh, Scotland EH1 1JF, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Scotland’s Edinburgh & the Lothians.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

on the Celtic Fringe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: William Henry Playfair (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Greyfriars Bobby (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Greyfriars Bobby (about 120 meters away); William Nicholson (about 120 meters away); William McEwan (about 210 meters away); Doctors (about 210 meters away); The Covenanters' Prison (about 210 meters away); The Royal Oak (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Edinburgh.

Also see . . . William Chambers (publisher) on Wikipedia. (Submitted on December 4, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 24, 2018

2. William Chambers Marker

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 24, 2018

3. William Chambers Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 254 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 4, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.