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

Jeremy Bentham

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 26, 2026

1. Jeremy Bentham Marker

Inscription.
Jeremy Bentham
1748-1832
Philosopher, jurist and social reformer.
UCL's founding philosopher

Visited here

Erected by Aldrich Inns Heritage.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education.

Location. 51° 31.415′ N, 0° 8.126′ W. Marker is in Camden, England, in Greater London. It is in Fitzrovia. It is at the intersection of University Street and Huntley Street, on the left when traveling east on University Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 31 University Street, Camden, England WC1E 6JL, 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: Richard Trevithick (about 90 meters away, measured in a

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direct line); Sir Victor Horsley (about 90 meters away); Charles Darwin (about 150 meters away); Francisco de Miranda (about 180 meters away); Andres Bello (about 180 meters away); a different marker also named Francisco de Miranda (about 180 meters away); The First Birth Control Clinic (about 180 meters away); George Dance (The Younger) (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.

Regarding Jeremy Bentham. UCL = “University College London”

Also see . . . Jeremy Bentham (Wikipedia). Overview:

Jeremy Bentham (4 February 1747/8 O.S. [15 February 1748 N.S.] – 6 June 1832) was an English philosopher, jurist, and social reformer regarded as the founder of modern utilitarianism.

Bentham defined as the "fundamental axiom" of his philosophy the principle that "it is the greatest happiness of the greatest number that is the measure of right and wrong". He became a leading theorist in Anglo-American philosophy of law, and a political radical whose ideas influenced the development of welfarism. He advocated individual and economic freedoms, the separation of church and state, freedom of expression,
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 26, 2026

2. Jeremy Bentham Pub and Marker
The marker is visible here on the corner of the building.
equal rights for women, the right to divorce, and (in an unpublished essay) the decriminalizing of homosexual acts. He called for the abolition of slavery, capital punishment, and physical punishment, including that of children. He has also become known as an early advocate of animal rights. Though strongly in favour of the extension of individual legal rights, he opposed the idea of natural law and natural rights (both of which are considered "divine" or "God-given" in origin), calling them "nonsense upon stilts". However, he viewed the Magna Carta as important, citing it to argue that the treatment of convicts in Australia was unlawful. Bentham was also a sharp critic of legal fictions.

(Submitted on April 26, 2026.)

Jeremy Bentham pub sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 26, 2026

3. Jeremy Bentham pub sign

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 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 26, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.