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

John Thelwall

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 26, 2026

1. John Thelwall Marker

Inscription.
John Thelwall
1764-1834

Political Orator, Writer and Elocutionist
lived and worked here 1806-1813

Erected 2018 by English Heritage.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Government & Politics • Science & Medicine.

Location. 51° 31.177′ N, 0° 7.427′ W. Marker is in Camden, England, in Greater London. It is in Bloomsbury. It is on Bedford Place, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 40 Bedford Place, Camden, England WC1B 5JT, 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: Bloomsbury Square Gardens (within shouting distance of this marker); Inaugural Meeting of the Association of Women Pharmacists

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Henry Wyatt (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir Hans Sloane (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Bloomsbury Square (about 90 meters away); John Nash (about 120 meters away); Bloomsbury Square Physic Garden (about 120 meters away); Dr. Robert Willan (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.

Also see . . . Thelwall, John (English Heritage). Overview:

John Thelwall was a radical orator who campaigned for democratic reform, universal suffrage and freedom of speech. He was also an influential writer, a friend of the Romantic poets, and a pioneering speech therapist. He is commemorated with a blue plaque at 40 Bedford Place in Bloomsbury, where he opened an institution for oratory and elocution in 1806.

(Submitted on April 11, 2026.)

Additional keywords. blue plaque

John Thelwall Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 26, 2026

2. John Thelwall Marker - wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on April 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 11, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.