Farringdon in Camden in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Zeppelin Raid
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 24, 2026
1. Zeppelin Raid Marker
These premises were totally destroyed by a zeppelin raid during the World War on September 8th 1915
Rebuilt 1917
John Phillips
Governing Director
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World I. A significant historical date for this entry is September 8, 1915.
Location. 51° 31.243′ N, 0° 6.371′ W. Marker is in Camden, England, in Greater London. It is in Farringdon. It is on Farringdon Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 59-61 Farringdon Road, Camden, England EC1M 3HE, 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: Wren House (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Robert W. Paul (about 150 meters away); The London Steam Carriage (about 240 meters away); Sir Hiram Maxim (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); St Peters Italian Church - 1863 (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Arandora Star Memorial (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Prudential World War I Memorial (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Prudential World War II Memorial (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.
Also see . . . German airship hits central London (History.com). Excerpt:
The Germans enjoyed great success with the Zeppelin(Submitted on May 4, 2026.)over the course of 1915 and 1916, terrorizing the skies over the British Isles. The first Zeppelin attack on London came on May 31, 1915; it killed 28 people and wounded 60 more. By May 1916, the Germans had killed a total of 550 Britons with aerial bombing.
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One of the best-known Zeppelin pilots was Heinrich Mathy, born in 1883 in Mannheim, Germany. Flying his famed airship L13 on September 8, 1915, Mathy dropped his bombs on the Aldersgate area of central London, causing great damage by fire and killing 22 people.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 24, 2026
2. Zeppelin Raid Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here at knee-height, mounted to the (conveniently named) Zeppelin Building.
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 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 4, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
