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

Thomas Hood

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 25, 2026

1. Thomas Hood Marker

Inscription.
In a house on this site
Thomas Hood was born
23^rd May 1799

Erected by The Corporation of London.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the UK, England, City of London Corporation series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 23, 1799.

Location. 51° 30.815′ N, 0° 5.419′ W. Marker is in City of London, England, in Greater London. It is on Poultry, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 27 Poultry, City of London, England EC2R 8AJ, 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: St Mildred’s Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Elizabeth Fry (within shouting distance of this

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marker); St Mary Woolchurch (within shouting distance of this marker); Mary Harris Smith FCA (within shouting distance of this marker); General Letter Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Stocks Market (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Samaritans (about 90 meters away); Parish Church of St Stephen Walbrook (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of London.

Also see . . . Thomas Hood (Wikipedia). Overview:

Thomas Hood (23 May 1799 – 3 May 1845) was an English poet, author and humorist, best known for poems such as "The Bridge of Sighs" and "The Song of the Shirt". Hood wrote regularly for The London Magazine, Athenaeum, and Punch. He later published a magazine largely consisting of his own works. Hood, never robust, had lapsed into invalidism by the age of 41 and died at the age of 45. William Michael Rossetti in 1903 called him "the finest English poet" between the generations of Shelley and Tennyson. Hood was the father of the playwright and humorist Tom Hood (1835–1874) and the children's writer Frances Freeling Broderip (1830–1878).

(Submitted on April 29, 2026.)

Thomas Hood Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 25, 2026

2. Thomas Hood Marker - wide view

The marker is visible here at knee height on the right.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 29, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.