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

Bishop Richard Challoner

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 28, 2026

1. Bishop Richard Challoner Marker

Inscription.
Bishop Richard Challoner
1691-1781
Vicar-Apostolic of the London District
died here

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures.

Location. 51° 31.198′ N, 0° 7.275′ W. Marker is in Camden, England, in Greater London. It is in Bloomsbury. It is on Old Gloucester Street north of Theobalds Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 44 Old Gloucester Street, Camden, England WC1N 3AD, 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: Faraday House (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir Hans Sloane (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Bloomsbury Square Gardens (about 120 meters away); Sir John Barbirolli C.H. (about 150 meters away); The Queens Larder (about 150 meters away); William Richard Lethaby (about 180 meters away); Earls of Chesterfield (about 180 meters away); John Thelwall (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.

Also see . . . Richard Challoner (Wikipedia). Overview:

Richard Challoner (29 September 1691 – 12 January 1781) was an English Catholic prelate who served as Vicar Apostolic of the London District during
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the greater part of the 18th century, and as Titular Bishop of Doberus. In 1738, he published a revision of the Douay–Rheims Bible.

(Submitted on March 2, 2026.)

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Bishop Richard Challoner Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 28, 2026

2. Bishop Richard Challoner Marker - wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 2, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 22 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 2, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.