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

Quintin Hogg

1845-1903

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 15, 2017

1. Quintin Hogg Marker

Inscription.
Founder of the
Polytechnic, Regent Street
lived here
1885-1898

Erected 1965 by London County Council.

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

Location. 51° 31.006′ N, 0° 8.64′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. Marker is on Cavendish Square close to Margaret Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5 Cavendish Square, City of Westminster, England W1G 0PG, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cavendish Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir Jonathan Hutchinson (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); George Edmund Street (about 120 meters away); Josef Dallos (about 120 meters away); Sir Ronald Ross (about 150 meters away); Herbert Henry Asquith (about 150 meters away); Sir Frederick Treves (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Queen's College (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.

Also see . . . Quintin Hogg (merchant) (Wikipedia). "Quintin Hogg (14 February 1845 – 17 January 1903) was an English philanthropist,

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remembered primarily as a benefactor of the Royal Polytechnic institution at Regent Street, London, now the University of Westminster....In 1882, he founded the Young Men's Christian Institute, which was renamed the Regent Street Polytechnic (incorporating the Royal Polytechnic Institution). The polytechnic was later part of Polytechnic of Central London (PCL) and is now the University of Westminster. It is the largest provider of adult education in London, and its headquarters are still at the same location on Regent Street." (Submitted on December 15, 2017.)

Quintin Hogg Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 15, 2017

2. Quintin Hogg Marker - Wide View

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 130 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 15, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.