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

The Coal Hole

Photographed by Michael Herrick, July 29, 2018

1. The Coal Hole Marker

Inscription. Nicholoson’s
The Coal Hole The original Coal Hole was located in a cellar in Fountain Court, a few yards from our present establishment. Its name seems to have derived from the coal heavers who worked nearby on the River Thames. Edmund Kean, one of the biggest theatrical stars of his day, founded the Wolf Club at the Coal Hole. The story was that it was established for oppressed husbands were not allowed to sing in the bath The reality was an excuse for heavy drinking in the company of loose women. Kean collapsed on stage in 1833 and died later. The old Coal Hole was demolished in 1889 and this building opened in 1904, briefly called the New Strand Wine Lodge.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment.

Location. 51° 30.622′ N, 0° 7.28′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is on Strand close to Carting Lane, on the left when traveling west. The marker is low, to the right of the entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 91-92 Strand, City of Westminster, England WC2R 0DW,

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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: Savoy Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Palace of the Savoy (within shouting distance of this marker); Royal Air Force (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fountain Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir Richard Arkwright (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Robert Raikes (about 150 meters away); Great Storm Oak Tree (about 150 meters away); Westminster, London Memorial Garden (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.

Also see . . . Coal Hole, Strand on Wikipedia. (Submitted on August 19, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

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Photographed by Michael Herrick, July 29, 2018

2. The Coal Hole

Photographed by Michael Herrick, July 29, 2018

3. The Coal Hole Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 736 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 19, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.