Wandsworth in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Edward Thomas
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 28, 2026
1. Edward Thomas Marker
Edward Thomas
1878-1915
Essayist and Poet
lived here
Erected 1949 by London County Council.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is April 9, 1917.
Location. 51° 27.599′ N, 0° 9.768′ W. Marker is in Wandsworth, England, in Greater London. It is on Shelgate Road west of Leathwaite Road, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 61 Shelgate Road, Wandsworth, England SW11 1BA, 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: Clapham Common (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); John Walter (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); The Clapham Sect (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); John Burns (approx. 0.3
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Also see . . . Edward Thomas (poet) (Wikipedia). Overview:
Philip Edward Thomas (3 March 1878 9 April 1917) was a British writer of English poetry and prose. He is sometimes considered a war poet, although few of his poems deal directly with his war experiences. He only started writing poetry at the age of 36, but by that time he had already been a prolific critic, biographer, nature writer and travel writer for two decades. In 1915, he enlisted in the British Army to fight in the First World War and was killed in action during the Battle of Arras in 1917, soon after he arrived in France.(Submitted on April 5, 2026.)
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 28, 2026
2. Edward Thomas Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here above and to the right of the doorway.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 5, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
