Camden in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Zepherina Veitch and Dame Rosalind Paget

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 25, 2026

1. Zepherina Veitch and Dame Rosalind Paget Marker

Inscription.
Zepherina Veitch (1836-1894)
Dame Rosalind Paget (1855-1948)
pioneering midwives trained at
The British Lying-In Hospital
founded 1739 and sited here 1849-1913

Erected 2018 by Seven Dials Trust.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • Women. In addition, it is included in the Seven Dials Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1739.

Location. 51° 30.891′ N, 0° 7.488′ W. Marker is in Camden, England, in Greater London. It is at the intersection of Endell Street and Short‘s Gardens, on the left when traveling south on Endell Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24 Endell Street, Camden, England WC2H 9BQ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Greater 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

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walking distance of this marker: The Three Pillars (a few steps from this marker); Baudry Greene (within shouting distance of this marker); Nathaniel Westlake (1833-1921) (within shouting distance of this marker); Endell Street Military Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); The Roxy (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Monty Python (about 120 meters away); Brian Epstein (about 120 meters away); George Armstrong MD (1719-1789) (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.

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1. Zepherina Veitch and Dame Rosalind Paget (Seven Dials Trust). Excerpt:

Veitch and Paget both trained in London's oldest maternity hospital, the Lying-In Hospital for Married Women, opened at the end of 1749. It had been established by a group of governors of the Middlesex Hospital who were dissatisfied with the facilities available for women in labour. They purchased a house in Brownlow Street (now Betterton Street). Women were received in the last month of their pregnancy on production of a letter of recommendation from a subscriber, an affadavit of their marriage and their husband's
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 25, 2026

2. Zepherina Veitch and Dame Rosalind Paget Marker - wide view
settlement. From 1752, female pupils were admitted to the hospital for periods of six months in order to learn midwifery. In 1849, the Lying-In Hospital moved round the corner to larger purpose-built accommodation in Endell Street. The new hospital cost £6,000 and had 40 beds. It continued to function as a maternity hospital until 1913. The building now houses The Hospital Club.

(Submitted on February 26, 2026.)

2. Zepherina Veitch and Dame Rosalind Paget Plaque Unveiling (Youtube, 6:56). “ The plaque is sited at what is now The Hospital Club, in Endell Street, which was the British Lying-In Hospital, built in 1849 and operational until 1913. It was London's first dedicated maternity hospital. This is where both Veitch and Paget, already nurses, trained as midwives. The plaque was unveiled by the President of the Royal College of Midwives, Kathryn Gutteridge, in the presence of the Worshipful the Mayor of Camden, Councillor Jenny Hedlam-Wells.” (Submitted on February 26, 2026.)

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Credits. This page was last revised on April 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 34 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 26, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.