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

Wren House

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 24, 2026

1. Wren House Marker

Inscription.
This building, reputed to be from designs by Sir Christopher Wren, was erected as a church by Lord Hatton to serve the needs of the neighbourhood after St Andrew's Holborn had been destroyed in the Great Fire of 1666. It was adapted for use as a charity school about 1696. Was severely damaged by incendiary bombs during the 1939-1945 War and has since been reconstructed internally to provide offices - the original facades being restored and retained. The figures of scholars in 18th century costume taken down and sent for safe keeping during the war to Bradfield College, Berkshire, have been replaced in their original positions as a memorial of the former use of the building.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1666.

Location. 51° 31.236′ N, 0° 6.502′ W. Marker is in Camden, England, in Greater London. It is in Farringdon. It is at the intersection of Hatton Garden and St Cross St, on the left when traveling south on Hatton Garden. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 43 Hatton Garden, Camden, England EC1N, 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: Robert W. Paul (a few steps from this marker); The London Steam Carriage

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(about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Zeppelin Raid (about 150 meters away); Sir Hiram Maxim (about 150 meters away); St Peter’s Italian Church - 1863 (about 180 meters away); Arandora Star Memorial (about 180 meters away); Prudential World War I Memorial (about 210 meters away); Prudential World War II Memorial (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.

Wren House Marker - wider view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 24, 2026

2. Wren House Marker - wider view

Wren House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 24, 2026

3. Wren House and Marker

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 24, 2026

4. Wren House

Scholar figure (mentioned on marker) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 24, 2026

5. Scholar figure (mentioned on marker)

Scholar figure image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 24, 2026

6. Scholar figure

Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 5, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.