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Lord Reith

1889-1971

 
 
Lord Reith Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 13, 2017
1. Lord Reith Marker
Inscription.
First Director-General
of the BBC
lived here
1924-1930

 
Erected 1995 by English Heritage.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: CommunicationsEntertainment.
 
Location. 51° 29.834′ N, 0° 7.663′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is in Westminster. It is at the intersection of Barton Street and Cowley Street, on the left when traveling east on Barton Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6 Barton Street, City of Westminster, England SW1P 3NG, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. 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: Sir John Gielgud (a few steps from this marker); T.E. Lawrence (within shouting distance of this marker); W.T. Stead (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Emmeline Pankhurst (about 180 meters away); The Jewel Tower (about 180 meters away); The Burghers of Calais (about 180 meters away); Sir Thomas Peirson Frank (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); The Buxton Memorial (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.
 
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Lord Reith Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 13, 2017
2. Lord Reith Marker - Wide View
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 278 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on October 20, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
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