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

Robert W. Paul

— Commemorating the Centenary of Cinema 1996 —

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 24, 2026

1. Robert W. Paul Marker

Inscription.
Robert W. Paul (1869-1943)
British Cinema Pioneer

Inventor, Manfacturer, Producer, Exhibitor and Cinematographer
Opened his workshop here 1891

Erected 1996 by British Film Institute.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.

Location. 51° 31.245′ N, 0° 6.506′ W. Marker is in Camden, England, in Greater London. It is in Farringdon. It is at the intersection of Hatton Garden and St Cross St, on the right when traveling south on Hatton Garden. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 44 Hatton Garden, Camden, England EC1N, 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: Wren House

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(a few steps from this marker); The London Steam Carriage (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir Hiram Maxim (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Zeppelin Raid (about 150 meters away); St Peter’s Italian Church - 1863 (about 150 meters away); Arandora Star Memorial (about 150 meters away); Prudential World War I Memorial (about 240 meters away); Prudential World War II Memorial (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.

Also see . . . Robert W. Paul. Overview:

Robert William Paul (3 October 1869 – 28 March 1943) was an English pioneer of film and scientific instrument maker.

He made narrative films as early as April 1895, which were shown first in Edison Kinetoscope knockoffs. In 1896 he showed his films projected, at about the time the Lumière brothers were pioneering projected films in France.

His first notably successful scientific device was his Unipivot galvanometer

(Submitted on April 25, 2026.)

Robert W. Paul Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 24, 2026

2. Robert W. Paul Marker - wide view

The marker is visible here on the corner of the building.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 25, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.