Camden in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Sir Victor Horsley

1857-1916

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 11, 2017

1. Sir Victor Horsley Marker

Inscription.
Pioneer of
Neurosurgery and
Social Reformer
lived here

Erected 2015 by English Heritage.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Science & Medicine.

Location. 51° 31.416′ N, 0° 8.036′ W. Marker is in Camden, England, in Greater London. Marker is on Gower Street just south of University Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 129 Gower Street, Camden, England WC1E 6AP, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Richard Trevithick (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Darwin (within shouting distance of this marker); George Dance (The Younger) (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Dr. Williams's Library (about 180 meters away); Robert Travers Herford (about 180 meters away); Rabindranath Tagore (about 210 meters away); Professor Sir Christopher Ingold (about 210 meters away); London School of Tropical Medicine (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.

Also see . . .
1. Blue Plaque for Victor Horsley (English Heritage, June 2015). "Responsible for

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several operating ‘firsts’, Horsley was arguably without peer in successful intracranial operations before 1890. One modern worldwide historical survey of brain surgery states that he ‘may legitimately be called the first neurosurgeon’. Horsley also played a leading part in the eradication of rabies in Britain, chairing the Society for the Prevention of Hydrophobia and acting as secretary to an important government committee of investigation; he was a strong advocate of the muzzling of dogs, a matter of great controversy." (Submitted on October 27, 2017.)

2. Sir Victor Horsley - An Inspiration (The BMJ, December 21, 2006). "You probably know nothing of this extraordinary late Victorian and Edwardian age surgeon, but you should. Horsley contributed on so many different fronts: pioneering neurosurgeon, ardent experimenter, medical politician, social reformer, and author. If you ever need a doctor as a role model, a medical figure of international importance who was also a vocal social conscience, look no further." (Submitted on October 27, 2017.)

Sir Victor Horsley Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 11, 2017

2. Sir Victor Horsley Marker - Wide View

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 125 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 27, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.