Bloomsbury in Camden in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Emmeline Pankhurst
1858-1928
Emmeline Pankhurst and her daughters Christabel and Sylvia
Founders of the Suffragette Movement lived in a house on this site 1888-1893
Erected 2018 by Marchmont Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Women. In addition, it is included in the UK, England, London, Marchmont Association Plaques series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.
Location. 51° 31.373′ N, 0° 7.532′ W. Marker is in Camden, England, in Greater London. It is in Bloomsbury. It is on Bernard Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 53 Bernard Street, Camden, England WC1B 5BE, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is in 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: Roger Fry (within shouting distance of this marker); Friend at Hand (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir George Williams (within shouting distance of this marker); Piccadilly Line Bomb Attack Memorial (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Richard DOyly Carte (about 90 meters away); Sir Samuel Romilly (about 150 meters away); Lilian Lindsay (about 180 meters away); Wing Commander Yeo-Thomas (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.
Also see . . . The Pankhursts: Politics, protest and passion.
Excerpt from The History Press article: "In 1889, by now living in the more affluent Russell Square, London, Emmeline helped in forming the radical Womens Franchise League. In addition to womens suffrage it supported equal rights for women in the areas of divorce and inheritance."(Submitted on January 27, 2024, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 27, 2024, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. This page has been viewed 154 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 27, 2024, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

