William Nicholson
1824-1909
Distiller, Politician, Cricket Player, Benefactor
This alehouse is part of the Nicholson's heritage collection. They're all different, yet they all owe something to the man who founded them. William Nicholson was a Victorian all-rounder - a businessman, MP, and sporting hero. He played first-class cricket, ran the family's distilling business, and financed Lord's cricket ground and its famous pavilion. In 1873, William revitalised a collection of characterful alehouses, each one an architectural delight with a strong sense of place and individuality. William added craftsmanship - marble, tiling, vibrant leaded windows - and his larger-than-life personality. William's influence is lasting. His alehouses are still brimming with warmth, tradition, and timeless hospitality.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is September 2, 1824.
Location. 51° 30.839′ N, 0° 7.916′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is in Soho. It is at the intersection of Bateman Street and Frith Street, on the right when traveling
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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: The Dog and Duck (here, next to this marker); Dr. John Snow (a few steps from this marker); William Hazlitt (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Joseph Rogers (within shouting distance of this marker); Karl Marx (within shouting distance of this marker); Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (within shouting distance of this marker); Josiah Wedgwood (within shouting distance of this marker); John Logie Baird (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.
Regarding William Nicholson. This marker is
Also see . . . William Nicholson (distiller) (Wikipedia). "William Nicholson (2 September 1824 – 25 July 1909) was an English distiller and Liberal Party politician who sat in the House of Commons in two periods between 1866 and 1885, and later joined the Conservative Party. He was also an English amateur cricketer who played first-class cricket from 1845 to 1869." (Submitted on December 20, 2017.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 20, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 507 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 20, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
