Holborn in Camden in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Spencer Perceval
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 24, 2026
1. Spencer Perceval Marker
Spencer Perceval
(1762-1812)
Prime Minister
lived here
Erected 1914 by London County Council.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is May 11, 1812.
Location. 51° 30.956′ N, 0° 7.104′ W. Marker is in Camden, England, in Greater London. It is in Holborn. It is on Lincoln's Inn Fields, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 60 Lincoln's Inn Fields, Camden, England WC2A 3JX, 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: William Marsden (within shouting distance of this marker); Spandau Ballet (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); William Lord Russell Beheading Site (about 120 meters away); The Ship Tavern (about 150 meters away); W.H. Smith & Son - Bomb Damage (about 210 meters away); Thomas Earnshaw (about 240 meters away); Oliver Cromwells Body (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Denis Johnson (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.
Also see . . . Spencer Perceval (Wikipedia). Overview:
Spencer Perceval (1 November 1762 11 May 1812) was a British statesman and barrister who was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from October 1809 until his assassination in May 1812. He is the only British prime minister to have been assassinated, and the only(Submitted on May 6, 2026.)solicitor-general or attorney-general to have become prime minister.
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After a late entry into politics, his rise to power was rapid; he was appointed as Solicitor General and then Attorney General for England and Wales in the Addington ministry, Chancellor of the Exchequer and Leader of the House of Commons in the second Portland ministry, and then became prime minister in 1809. At the head of a weak government, Perceval faced a number of crises during his term in office, including an inquiry into the Walcheren expedition, the mental illness and incapacity of King George III, economic depression, and Luddite riots. He overcame those crises, successfully pursued the Peninsular War in the face of opposition defeatism, and won the support of the Prince Regent. His position was stronger by early 1812, when in the lobby of the House of Commons, he was assassinated by John Bellingham, a merchant with a grievance against his government. Bellingham was hanged one week later.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 24, 2026
2. Spencer Perceval Marker - wide view
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 24, 2026
3. Spencer Perceval Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 6, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
