City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
National Sporting Club
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 12, 2018
1. National Sporting Club Marker
This Building was
Once Known as the
National
Sporting club
March 1891 – October 1929
Which under its President
Hugh Cecil Lowther
The Fifth Earl of Lonsdale
and co-founders
Arthur ‘Peggy’ Bettinson
& John Fleming
Became the Home of
Modern Glove
Boxing
The London Ex-Boxers Association
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.
Location. 51° 30.722′ N, 0° 7.429′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. Marker is at the intersection of Southampton Street and Henrietta Street, on the left when traveling north on Southampton Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 43 King Street, City of Westminster, England WC2E 8JY, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Admiral Edward Russell (here, next to this marker); St. Paul’s Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Queen’s Theatre (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Royal Air Force (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); The Coal Hole (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Palace of the Savoy (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Fountain Tavern
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Also see . . . National Sporting Club on Wikipedia. (Submitted on June 14, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 12, 2018
2. National Sporting Club Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 133 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 14, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
