Holborn in Camden in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
The Ship Tavern
Founded AD 1549 · Rebuilt AD 1923
Photographed By Stephen Palmer, April 20, 2023
1. The Ship Tavern Marker
This Tavern was established in the year 1549. During the proscription of the Roman Catholic religion it was used as a shelter for Priests and Services were held here secretly. The neighbourhood was once notorious for the gambling houses of Whetstone Park.
Famous visitors have been Richard Penderell, who aided King Charles' escape, Bayford, shoemaker and antiquarian, The woman Chevalier d'Eon who lived as a man, and Smeaton the builder of the first Eddystone Lighthouse.
It was a centre of Freemasonry and a Lodge with the number 234 was consecrated here by the Grand Master the Earl of Antrim in 1786.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Entertainment • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1549.
Location. 51° 31.032′ N, 0° 7.145′ W. Marker is in Camden, England, in Greater London. It is in Holborn. Marker can be reached from Gate Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12 Gate St, Camden, England WC2A 3HP, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William Marsden (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Thomas Earnshaw (about 90 meters away); Rosetti, Morris, and Burne-Jones (about 210 meters away); Earls of Chesterfield
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Photographed By Stephen Palmer, April 20, 2023
2. The Ship Tavern with Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. This page has been viewed 57 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 21, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
