Bloomsbury in Camden in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Winifred Cullis
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 28, 2026
1. Winifred Cullis Marker
Winifred Cullis
(1875-1956)
CBE
Physiologist
Sophia Jex-Blake Chair of Physiology, University of London from 1926-1941
A pioneer of modern physiological research and in 1919 the first woman to hold a UK university Chair in Physiology, as Head of Department at this Medical School.
Erected 2021 by The Physiological Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.
Location. 51° 31.541′ N, 0° 7.391′ W. Marker is in Camden, England, in Greater London. It is in Bloomsbury. It is at the intersection of Hunter Street and Handel Street, on the right when traveling north on Hunter Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8 Hunter Street, Camden, England WC1N 1BL, 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: Stella & Fanny (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bloomsbury Group (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Thomas Coram (about 120 meters away); Alexander Herzen (about 120 meters away); Welcome to the Marchmont Community Garden (about 150 meters away); William Reeve
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1. Plaque unveiled in London to celebrate Professor Winifred Cullis (Physiological Society, 18.11.2021). Excerpt:
The Physiological Society was delighted to unveil a blue plaque in London today celebrating the work of leading physiologist Professor Winifred Cullis. The plaque is displayed on 8 Hunter Street, which was the workplace of Winifred Cullis for almost her entire career. It was formerly the London School of Medicine for Women and later part of the Royal Free Hospital, part of University College London. The building is now part of the Whittington Hospital.(Submitted on February 28, 2026.)
This is the sixth blue plaque to be unveiled by The Society and the third celebrating a woman physiologist.
2. Winifred Cullis (Wikipedia). (Submitted on February 28, 2026.)
Additional keywords. blue plaque
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 28, 2026
2. Winifred Cullis Marker - wide view
courtesy Wikimedia Commons, May 22, 1940
3. Winifred Cullis
Credits. This page was last revised on February 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 28, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 26 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 28, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
