Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

William Nicholson

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 23, 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. A significant historical year for this entry is 1824.

Location. 55° 56.811′ N, 3° 11.486′ W. Marker is in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is at the intersection of George IV Bridge and Candlemaker Row, on the left when traveling north on George IV

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Bridge. Located opposite Greyfriars Bobby's Bar. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Edinburgh, Scotland EH1 2QE, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Scotland’s Edinburgh & the Lothians.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

on the Celtic Fringe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Greyfriars Bobby (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Greyfriars Bobby (a few steps from this marker); The Covenanters' Prison (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); William Chambers (about 120 meters away); Doctors (about 150 meters away); William Henry Playfair (about 180 meters away); William McEwan (about 210 meters away); Site of the Last Public Execution in Edinburgh (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Edinburgh.

Also see . . . Nicholson’s Pubs - Greyfriars Bobby. (Submitted on December 1, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

William Nicholson Marker at Greyfriars Bobby's Bar image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 23, 2018

2. William Nicholson Marker at Greyfriars Bobby's Bar

Greyfriars Bobby's Bar image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 23, 2018

3. Greyfriars Bobby's Bar

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 203 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 1, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.