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William Nicholson

 
 
William Nicholson Marker image. Click for full size.
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° 30.811′ N, 0° 7.771′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is in Soho. It is on Charing Cross Road close to Moor Street, on the left when traveling
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north. Located on The Cambridge Pub. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 93 Charing Cross Road, City of Westminster, England WC2H 0DP, 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 Cambridge (here, next to this marker); Marks & Co Booksellers (within shouting distance of this marker); Great Dangaroo Flood (within shouting distance of this marker); Palace Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); The Three Greyhounds (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named William Nicholson (within shouting distance of this marker); The Montagu Pyke (within shouting distance of this marker); Roger Keith ‘Syd’ Barrett (1946-2006) (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map
William Nicholson Marker on The Cambridge Pub image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, July 29, 2018
2. William Nicholson Marker on The Cambridge Pub
The marker is at the right of the entrance.
of all markers in City of Westminster.
 
Also see . . .  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 296 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on August 24, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
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Jul. 23, 2026