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

William Nicholson

Photographed by Michael Herrick, July 29, 2018

1. William Nicholson Marker

Inscription. 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 this topic list: Entertainment.

Location. 51° 30.488′ N, 0° 7.428′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is on Villiers Street close to John Adam Street, on the right when traveling north.

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Located at the Princess of Wales pub. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 27 Villiers Street, City of Westminster, England WC2N 6ND, 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: Rudyard Kipling (here, next to this marker); Kipling House (a few steps from this marker); Samuel Pepys (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Pepys & etc. (within shouting distance of this marker); York Watergate (within shouting distance of this marker); Victoria Embankment Gardens (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named York Watergate (within shouting distance of this marker); Benjamin Franklin (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.

The Princess of Wales pub image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, July 29, 2018

2. The Princess of Wales pub

The marker is at the right of the entrance.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, July 29, 2018

3. The Princess of Wales pub

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 243 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 22, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.