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

The Three Greyhounds

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 13, 2017

1. The Three Greyhounds Marker

Inscription. The Three Greyhounds, an old English pub of around 1910, has a mock Tudor exterior made using artificial timbering, lead casements, small gables and big lanterns. The premises have been licensed since 1847, before when it was home to various shops, including an ironmonger's. The building was first licensed as 'The Three Greyhounds' in 1927, its name relating to hunting with dogs which took place in the open fields which were Soho. Greyhounds today are more commonly associated with greyhound-racing, with the term 'grey' having nothing to do with colour, but stemming from the old English term 'gazehound', since the animal relies more on sight than sound.

Erected by Nicholson's Pubs.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 51° 30.809′ N, 0° 7.816′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is in Soho. It is at the intersection of Greek Street and Moor Street, on the left when traveling south on Greek Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 25 Greek Street, City of Westminster, England W1D 5DD, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East.

Globally, it is in 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: William Nicholson (here, next to this marker); Great Dangaroo Flood

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(within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named William Nicholson (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cambridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Peter Cook (within shouting distance of this marker); John Logie Baird (within shouting distance of this marker); Palace Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Marks & Co Booksellers (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.

Also see . . . Three Greyhounds (Nicholson's Pubs). "Our pub is so named from the dogs once used to hunt hares when Soho was open ground. Greek Street, on which we sit, dates to the 1670s and is named after the Greek Church that stood in Hog Lane. It is recorded that Casanova stayed in this street in 1764 and other records show the pub at this site in 1927, although licensed premises have existed here since at least 1847." (Submitted on October 26, 2017.)

The Three Greyhounds Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 13, 2017

2. The Three Greyhounds Marker - Wide View

The marker is just visible here, mounted to the pub exterior, just beneath the awning.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 817 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 26, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.