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

Elizabeth Fry

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 25, 2026

1. Elizabeth Fry Marker

Inscription.
Mrs. Elizabeth Fry
1780-1845
Prison Reformer
lived here 1800 to 1809

Erected by The Corporation of the City of London.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Law Enforcement • Women. In addition, it is included in the UK, England, City of London Corporation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1800.

Location. 51° 30.809′ N, 0° 5.381′ W. Marker is in City of London, England, in Greater London. It is at the intersection of Poultry and Queen Victoria Street, on the left when traveling east on Poultry. 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

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marker: St Mildred’s Church (a few steps from this marker); St Mary Woolchurch (within shouting distance of this marker); General Letter Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Stocks Market (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Hood (within shouting distance of this marker); Mary Harris Smith FCA (within shouting distance of this marker); The Samaritans (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Wellington (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of London.

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Also see . . . Elizabeth Fry (Wikipedia). Overview:

Elizabeth Fry (née Gurney; 21 May 1780 – 12 October 1845), sometimes referred to as Betsy Fry, was an English prison reformer, social reformer, philanthropist and Quaker. Fry was a major driving force behind new legislation to improve the treatment of prisoners, especially female inmates, and as such has been called the "Angel of Prisons". She was instrumental in the Gaols Act 1823 which mandated sex-segregation of prisons and female warders for female inmates to protect
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 25, 2026

2. Elizabeth Fry Marker - wide view
them from sexual exploitation. Fry kept extensive diaries, in which she wrote explicitly of the need to protect female prisoners from rape and sexual abuse.

She was supported in her efforts by Queen Victoria and by Emperors Alexander I and Nicholas I of Russia; she was in correspondence with both Alexander and Nicholas, their wives, and the Empress Mother. In commemoration of her achievements, she was depicted on the Bank of England £5 note that was in circulation from 2002 until May 2017.

(Submitted on April 30, 2026.)

Elizabeth Fry image. Click for full size.

courtesy New York Public Library, circa 1810

3. Elizabeth Fry

Credits. This page was last revised on April 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 30, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 30, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.