Deansgate in Manchester in Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

First Provincial School of Anatomy

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 14, 2026

1. First Provincial School of Anatomy Marker

Inscription. The site of the
First Provincial School of Anatomy
Founded 1st October 1814
by Joseph Jordan
(1787–1873)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is October 1, 1814.

Location. 53° 28.854′ N, 2° 14.922′ W. Marker is in Manchester, England, in Greater Manchester. It is in Deansgate. It is at the intersection of Bridge Street and Southgate, on the right when traveling east on Bridge Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 70 Bridge Street, Manchester, England M3 2RJ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North West England.

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: Ernest Jones (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); John Benjamin Dancer (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Albert Bridge (approx. 0.3

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kilometers away); Edward Schunck (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Together Trust (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Norman Evans (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Roy Castle OBE (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Sir Harry Secombe C.B.E. (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manchester.

Also see . . . The old Medical School (The University of Manchester).

Formal medical education in Manchester began in 1814 when Joseph Jordan opened the first anatomy school in the English provinces. Jordan...offered dissections as well as lectures, and medical education proved good business.

(Submitted on November 8, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Additional keywords. red plaque

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 14, 2026

2. First Provincial School of Anatomy Marker

The plaque is affixed to Bridge St. Chambers.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 8, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.