Holborn in Camden in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Oliver Cromwell’s Body
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 24, 2026
1. Oliver Cromwell’s Body Marker
Lord Protector & Lieutenant General Oliver Cromwell's body lay in the cellar of these premises for several days prior to dismemberment in September 1658
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1658.
Location. 51° 31.09′ N, 0° 7.002′ W. Marker is in Camden, England, in Greater London. It is in Holborn. It is at the intersection of Red Lion Street and High Holborn, on the right when traveling south on Red Lion Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 72 High Holborn, Camden, England WC1V 6LS, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is in 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: Rosetti, Morris, and Burne-Jones (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); John Harrison (about 150 meters away); Fanny Wilkinson (about 180 meters away); Sun Yat-Sen (about 180 meters away); The Ship Tavern (about 180 meters away); William Lord Russell Beheading Site (about 210 meters away); WWI Bomb Damage (about 240 meters away); Chancery Building (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.
Also see . . .
1. Old Red Lion, Holborn (Wikipedia). Excerpt:
According to legend, in 1660, King Charles II had the bodies of Oliver Cromwell and his fellow Roundheads John(Submitted on May 4, 2026.)Bradshaw and Henry Ireton exhumed to stage an execution of their corpses, and the bodies were stored overnight in the pub's yard en route to the gallows at Tyburn. The room upstairs is named the Cromwell Bar.
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2. Oliver Cromwell (Wikipedia). Overview:
Oliver Cromwell (25 April 1599 – 3 September 1658) was an English statesman, farmer and soldier, widely regarded as one of the most important figures in British history. He came to prominence during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, initially as a senior commander in the Parliamentarian army and later as a politician. A leading advocate of the execution of Charles I in January 1649, which led to the establishment of the Commonwealth of England, Cromwell ruled as Lord Protector from December 1653 until his death.(Submitted on May 4, 2026.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 24, 2026
2. Oliver Cromwell’s Body Marker - wide view
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 24, 2026
3. Oliver Cromwell’s Body Marker - wider view
The marker is visible here by the side entrance to the Old Red Lion.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 4, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
