Bloomsbury in Camden in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Dr. Williams's Library
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 18, 2018
1. Dr. Williams's Library Marker
Founded 1729
Moved to this site 1890
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1729.
Location. 51° 31.443′ N, 0° 7.889′ W. Marker is in Camden, England, in Greater London. It is in Bloomsbury. It is on Gordon Square, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14 Gordon Square, Camden, England WC1H 0AR, 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: Robert Travers Herford (a few steps from this marker); Rabindranath Tagore (within shouting distance of this marker); Noor Inayat Khan (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); John Maynard Keynes (about 90 meters away); The Bloomsbury Group
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1. Daniel Williams (theologian) (Wikipedia). "Daniel Williams (c. 1643 – 26 January 1716) was a British benefactor, minister and theologian, within the Presbyterian tradition, i.e. a Christian outside the Church of England. He is known largely for the legacy he left which led to the creation of Dr Williams's Library, a centre for research on English Dissenters." (Submitted on February 7, 2020.)
2. Dr Williams's Library (Wikipedia). "The library was founded using the estate of Daniel Williams (1643–1716) as a theological library, intended for the use of ministers of religion, students and others studying theology, religion and ecclesiastical history..." (Submitted on February 7, 2020.)
Additional keywords. Bloomsbury
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 18, 2018
2. Dr. Williams's Library Marker - wide view
The library marker is visible here just to the right of the entrance.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 197 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 7, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
