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. .
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.
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° 30.704′ N, 0° 7.695′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. Marker is on Charing Cross Road close to Great Newport Street, on the right when traveling north. Located on The Porcupine pub. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 48 Charing Cross Road, City of Westminster, England WC2H 0BS, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking
Also see . . . 1. Nicholson's Pubs. (Submitted on August 24, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.) 2. William Nicholson (distiller) on Wikipedia. (Submitted on August 24, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, July 29, 2018
2. William Nicholson Marker on the Porcupine Pub
The marker is just to the right of the entrance.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 95 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on August 24, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
