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

Olaudah Equiano

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 26, 2026

1. Olaudah Equiano Marker

Inscription.
Olaudah Equiano
“The African”
(1745-1797)
Abolitionist

Lived at this address in 1788
His book "the interesting narrative" was a best seller

Erected 2020 by The Equiano Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1788.

Location. 51° 31.191′ N, 0° 8.213′ W. Marker is in Camden, England, in Greater London. It is in Fitzrovia. It is at the intersection of Tottenham Street and Goodge Place, on the left when traveling west on Tottenham Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 37 Tottenham Street, Camden, England W1T, 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: Sir Robert Smirke

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Dickens (within shouting distance of this marker); Fitzroy Place (within shouting distance of this marker); Discovery of Aldosterone (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Olaudah Equiano (about 150 meters away); Sister Dorothy Louise Thomas GC (about 150 meters away); a different marker also named Olaudah Equiano (about 180 meters away); Robert Bosch (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.

Also see . . . About Equiano (Equiano Society). Overview:

Olaudah Equiano rose to prominence in the late 18th century as the leading black campaigner for the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade. His book “The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano or Gustavus Vassa, the African” was one of the earliest firsthand accounts of life in Africa, the horrors of the Middle Passage and enslavement. The book was an important tool in the abolition campaign and remains relevant today as a fascinating historical
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 26, 2026

2. Olaudah Equiano Marker - wide view
document and an inspiring story of success against the odds.

(Submitted on May 6, 2026.)

Additional keywords. blue plaque

Olaudah Equiano Marker - wider view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 26, 2026

3. Olaudah Equiano Marker - wider view

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