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

Denmark Place Fire Memorial

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 27, 2026

1. Denmark Place Fire Memorial plaque

Inscription.
In loving memory of the 37 people from multicultural London who died in an arson attack here on 16th August 1980

Erected 2022.

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Disasters. A significant historical date for this entry is August 16, 1980.

Location. 51° 30.935′ N, 0° 7.793′ W. Marker is in Camden, England, in Greater London. It is on Denmark Place near Charing Cross Road, on the left when traveling east. The marker is located in Denmark Place (on some maps indicated as Outernet Place), the narrow street accessible from Charing Cross Road that runs parallel to, and lies north of, Denmark Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Camden, England WC2H 0LA, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker and memorial 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 walking

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distance of this marker: Tin Pan Alley (within shouting distance of this marker); Augustus Siebe (within shouting distance of this marker); David Cassidy (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Flying Horse (about 120 meters away); Josiah Wedgwood (about 150 meters away); Mary Seacole (about 150 meters away); The Montagu Pyke (about 150 meters away); Soho Square (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.

Also see . . . Denmark Place fire (Wikipedia). Overview:

The Denmark Place fire occurred on 16 August 1980 at 18 Denmark Place in Central London. The fire, caused by arson, killed 37 people of eight nationalities. Most of the victims were Spanish or Latin American, and were patrons of two unlicensed bars in the building. At the time, The Sunday Times said the fire could be "the worst mass murder in British history".

(Submitted on March 3, 2026.)

Denmark Place Fire Memorial plaque - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 27, 2026

2. Denmark Place Fire Memorial plaque - wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on March 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 3, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 30 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 3, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.