Camden in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
The Kip
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 25, 2026
1. The Kip Marker
Famous Lodging House (1860-1922) where residents slept leaning on a rope
Erected by Seven Dials Trust.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Seven Dials Trust series list.
Location. 51° 30.846′ N, 0° 7.591′ W. Marker is in Camden, England, in Greater London. It is on Short's Gardens, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5-11 Short's Gardens, Camden, England WC2H 9AZ, 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: Shorts Gardens (a few steps from this marker); Monty Python (within shouting distance of this marker); Mercer Street (within shouting distance of this marker); The Roxy (within shouting distance of this marker); Seven Dials (within shouting distance of this marker); Brian Epstein (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Boon (within shouting distance of this marker); Earlham Street (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.
Also see . . . The Kip (Seven Dials Trust). Excerpt:
The long-lasting lodging house called Tom Farmer's(Submitted on February 25, 2026.)was better known as 'The Kip'. Here, until the end of the 19th century, residents slept 'on the rope' (sitting down leaning on a rope which was untied at dawn). Troublesome customers were thrown out and tied to a barrow to await a policeman to wheel them to nearby Bow Street police station. It remained a lodging house until the 1920s.
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 25, 2026
2. The Kip Marker - wide view
Visible on the left. Seven Dials Trust notes Trust notes that at the time that the Kip existed, the address then was 20 Queen Street.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 25, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 22 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 25, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
