Holborn in Camden in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Fanny Wilkinson
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 24, 2026
1. Fanny Wilkinson Marker
Fanny Wilkinson
1855-1951
The first woman to become a professional garden designer in Britain laid out these gardens in 1885, while working for the Metropolitan Public Gardens Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Women.
Location. 51° 31.152′ N, 0° 7.124′ W. Marker is in Camden, England, in Greater London. It is in Holborn. It is on Red Lion Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14 Red Lion Square, Camden, England WC1R 4QH, 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: John Harrison (within shouting distance of this marker); Rosetti, Morris, and Burne-Jones (within shouting distance of this marker); William Richard Lethaby (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Oliver Cromwells Body (about 180 meters away); Thomas Earnshaw (about 180 meters away); Bishop Richard Challoner (about 180 meters away); Faraday House (about 210 meters away); The Ship Tavern (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.
Also see . . . Fanny Wilkinson (Wikipedia). Overview:
Fanny Wilkinson (18551951) was a British landscape designer. She was the first(Submitted on May 9, 2026.)professional female landscape designer in Britain, and responsible for the design and the layout of more than 75 public gardens across London in the late 19th century.
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 24, 2026
2. Fanny Wilkinson Marker - wide view
The marker is seen here on the ground, between the two benches.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 24, 2026
3. Red Lion Square Gardens
Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 9, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
