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

Inscription.

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: Entertainment • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Religion & Religious Structures. 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in the Greater

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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: William Marsden (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Thomas Earnshaw (about 90 meters away); Spandau Ballet (about 120 meters away); Spencer Perceval (about 150 meters away); William Richard Lethaby (about 180 meters away); John Harrison (about 180 meters away); Oliver Cromwell’s Body (about 180 meters away); William Lord Russell Beheading Site (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.

The Ship Tavern with Marker image. Click for full size.

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 203 times since then and 20 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.