City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
George Edmund Street
1824 - 1881
Architect
lived here
Erected 1980 by Greater London Council.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture.
Location. 51° 31.016′ N, 0° 8.754′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. Marker is at the intersection of Cavendish Square and Harley Street, on the left when traveling east on Cavendish Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14 Cavendish Square, City of Westminster, England W1G 9DJ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sir Jonathan Hutchinson (a few steps from this marker); Josef Dallos (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir Ronald Ross (within shouting distance of this marker); Cavendish Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Herbert Henry Asquith (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Sir Frederick Treves (about 120 meters away); Quintin Hogg (about 120 meters away); Sir George Frederic Still (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.
Also see . . . George Edmund Street (Wikipedia). George Edmund Street RA (20 June 1824 – 18 December 1881), also known as G. E. Street, was an English architect, born at Woodford in Essex. Stylistically, Street was a leading practitioner of the Victorian Gothic revival. Though mainly an ecclesiastical architect, he is perhaps best known as the designer of the Royal Courts of Justice, on the Strand in London. (Submitted on December 18, 2017.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 18, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 139 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 18, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.