Covent Garden in 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° 30.704′ N, 0° 7.695′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is in Covent Garden. It is on Charing Cross Road close to Great Newport Street,

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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.

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 Porcupine (a few steps from this marker); Ken Colyer (within shouting distance of this marker); Sidney Webb (within shouting distance of this marker); Frank Matcham (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Slaughters Coffee House (within shouting distance of this marker); Brewmaster (within shouting distance of this marker); Agatha Christie Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir Joshua Reynolds (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.

Also see . . .
1. Nicholson's Pubs.

William Nicholson Marker on the Porcupine Pub image. Click for full size.

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.

(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.)

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 182 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 24, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.