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: Churches & Religion. 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. Marker 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.
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 (about 120 meters away); Lytton Strachey (about 120 meters away); Christina Georgina Rossetti (about 150 meters away); Charles Darwin (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.
Also see . . .
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,
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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 January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 83 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 7, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
