City of London in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
John Milton
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 25, 2026
1. John Milton Marker
(upper plaque:)
Three poets, in three distant ages born,
Greece, Italy, and England did adorn,
The first in loftiness of thought surpassed, The next in majesty, - in both the last: The force of Nature could no farther go, to make a third, she joined the other two.
John Milton was born in Bread-Street, on Friday, the 9th day of December 1608 and was baptised in the Parish-Church of All-Hallows
Bread Street on Tuesday, the 20th day of December, 1608.
(lower plaque:)
This tablet was placed on the Church of All Hallows, Bread Street early in the nineteenth century, as a memorial of the event therein recorded and was removed in the year 1876, when that church was pulled down and the parish united for ecclesiastical purposes with the parish of St. Mary-le-Bow.
Erected 1876.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is December 9, 1608.
Location. 51° 30.83′ N, 0° 5.619′ W. Marker is in City of London, England, in Greater London. It is at the intersection of Bow Churchyard and Cheapside on Bow Churchyard. Touch for map. Marker
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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: Captain John Smith (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named John Milton (within shouting distance of this marker); Ye Olde Watling / William Nicholson (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); London Salvage Corps (about 120 meters away); The Cordwainer (about 120 meters away); The Sugarloaf (about 180 meters away); William Nicholson (about 180 meters away); St Paul's School (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of London.
More about this marker. The marker is located to the right of the courtyard entrance of the St Mary-le-Bow church building.
Regarding John Milton. The
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 25, 2026
2. John Milton Marker - wide view
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Also see . . . John Milton (Britannica). Overview:
John Milton (born December 9, 1608, London, Englanddied November 8?, 1674, London?) was an English poet, pamphleteer, and historian, considered the most significant English author after William Shakespeare.(Submitted on May 8, 2026.)
Milton is best known for Paradise Lost, widely regarded as the greatest epic poem in English. Together with Paradise Regained and Samson Agonistes, it confirms Miltons reputation as one of the greatest English poets. In his prose works Milton advocated the abolition of the Church of England and the execution of Charles I. From the beginning of the English Civil Wars in 1642 to long after the restoration of Charles II as king in 1660, he espoused in all his works a political philosophy that opposed tyranny and state-sanctioned religion. His influence extended not only through the civil wars and interregnum but also to the American and French revolutions. In his works on theology, he valued liberty of conscience, the paramount importance of Scripture as a guide in matters of faith, and religious toleration toward dissidents. As a civil servant, Milton became the voice of the English Commonwealth after 1649 through his handling of its international correspondence and his defense of the government against polemical attacks from abroad.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 8, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
