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

Mary Harris Smith FCA

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 25, 2026

1. Mary Harris Smith FCA Marker

Inscription.
Near this site stood the office of
Mary Harris Smith FCA
the world's first female chartered accountant 1844-1934

Erected 2020 by City of London.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Women. In addition, it is included in the UK, England, City of London Corporation series list.

Location. 51° 30.78′ N, 0° 5.419′ W. Marker is in City of London, England, in Greater London. It is at the intersection of Bucklersbury and Queen Victoria Street, on the left when traveling east on Bucklersbury. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3 Bucklersbury, City of London, England EC4N 5AA, 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

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distance of this marker: The Samaritans (within shouting distance of this marker); Parish Church of St Stephen Walbrook (within shouting distance of this marker); St Mary Woolchurch (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Hood (within shouting distance of this marker); St Mildred’s Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Elizabeth Fry (within shouting distance of this marker); Stocks Market (within shouting distance of this marker); General Letter Office (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of London.

Also see . . . Mary Harris Smith (Wikipedia). Overview:

Mary Harris Smith (27 November 1844 – 13 October 1934) was an accountant and entrepreneur. She became the first woman to complete the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales qualification but was denied membership because she was a woman. When the Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act was passed in 1919, Harris Smith became the world's first female Chartered Accountant.

(Submitted on April 26, 2026.)

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Mary Harris Smith FCA Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 25, 2026

2. Mary Harris Smith FCA Marker - wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on April 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 13 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 26, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.