City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

W.T. Stead

1849-1912

— City of Westminster —

W.T. Stead Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 13, 2017

1. W.T. Stead Marker

Inscription. Journalist
and Reformer
of great renown
lived here
1904-1912

Erected by City of Westminster.

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

Location. 51° 29.779′ N, 0° 7.634′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. Marker is at the intersection of Lord North Street and Smith Square, on the right when traveling south on Lord North Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13 Lord North Street, City of Westminster, England SW1P 3HA, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sir John Gielgud (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Lord Reith (about 90 meters away); T.E. Lawrence (about 150 meters away); The Buxton Memorial (about 180 meters away); Sir Thomas Peirson Frank (about 180 meters away); The Burghers of Calais (about 210 meters away); Emmeline Pankhurst (about 210 meters away); The Jewel Tower (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.

Also see . . . W. T. Stead (Wikipedia). "William Thomas Stead (5 July 1849 – 15 April 1912) was an English newspaper editor

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who, as a pioneer of investigative journalism, became a controversial figure of the Victorian era. Stead published a series of hugely influential campaigns whilst editor of The Pall Mall Gazette, and he is best known for his 1885 series of articles, The Maiden Tribute of Modern Babylon, written in support of a bill to raise the age of consent from 13 to 16, dubbed the "Stead Act."...Stead's 'new journalism' paved the way for the modern tabloid in Great Britain. He was influential in demonstrating how the press could be used to influence public opinion and government policy, and advocated "Government by Journalism". He was also well known for his reportage on child welfare, social legislation and reformation of England's criminal codes....Stead died aboard the RMS Titanic in its sinking, and was considered to be one of the most famous Englishmen on board." (Submitted on October 21, 2017.)

W.T. Stead Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 13, 2017

2. W.T. Stead Marker - Wide View

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 152 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 21, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.