Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

John Hampden

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, May 23, 2026

1. John Hampden Marker

Inscription. John Hampden was Member of Parliament for Buckinghamshire, and one of the leading politicians who opposed Charles I taxing the people without Parliament's approval. This led to the English Civil War, which established that the monarch cannot govern without Parliament's consent.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics.

Location. 51° 49.006′ N, 0° 48.754′ W. Marker is in Aylesbury, England, in Buckinghamshire. It is at the intersection of Market Square and High Street on Market Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4 Market Square, Aylesbury, England HP20 2SP, 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: The Clock Tower

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(about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Old County Hall and Courthouse (about 120 meters away); Cubitt Cars (about 210 meters away); Aylesbury Lace (about 210 meters away); Canal Basin (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Ronnie Barker (1929-2005) (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Aylesbury Market (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Dissenters' Chapel (approx. one kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Aylesbury.

Also see . . . John Hampden (Wikipedia). (Submitted on September 25, 2026.)

Credits. This page was last revised on September 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on September 24, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

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