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

George Armstrong MD (1719-1789)

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 26, 2026

1. George Armstrong MD (1719-1789) Marker

Inscription.
Father of Paediatrics
ran a free dispensary for sick children
near this site in 1781

Erected by Seven Dials Trust.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Seven Dials Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1781.

Location. 51° 30.92′ N, 0° 7.6′ W. Marker is in Camden, England, in Greater London. It is at the intersection of Shaftesbury Avenue and Monmouth Street, on the left when traveling south on Shaftesbury Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 196 Shaftesbury Avenue, Camden, England WC2H 8JL, 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 walking distance of this marker: Brian Epstein (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Endell Street Military Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); Monty Python (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Roxy (about 90 meters away); The Three Pillars (about 120 meters away); The Kip (about 150 meters away); The Reverend Dr Martin Luther King (1929-1968) (about 150 meters away); Zepherina Veitch and Dame Rosalind Paget (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.

Also see . . . George Armstrong (physician) (Wikipedia). Excerpt:

George Armstrong (c. 1720 – 1789) was a Scottish physician recognised as an important early paediatrician.

… After practising pharmacy at Hampstead, he qualified as a physician, moved to London, and established in 1769, the first dispensary, called the Dispensary for the Infant Poor, supported by contributions, for the relief of poor children. This institution existed for more than twelve years, and it was calculated that 35,000 children were relieved during that time. But it met with small financial support, and in December 1781 it was closed.

(Submitted on March 26, 2026.)

George Armstrong MD (1719-1789) Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 26, 2026

2. George Armstrong MD (1719-1789) Marker - wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on March 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 26, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.