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Lewes in East Sussex, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
 

Albion Russell

 
 
Albion Russell Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 12, 2018
1. Albion Russell Marker
Inscription.
Albion Russell (1821 – 1888)
opened a boot and shoe shop
here in 1861.
In 1873 he was joined by
George Bromley which led to
the founding of
today’s
Russell and Bromley.

 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
 
Location. 50° 52.393′ N, 0° 0.625′ E. Marker is in Lewes, England, in East Sussex. It is at the intersection of High Street and Fisher Street, on the left when traveling east on High Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 187 High Street, Lewes, England BN7 2DE, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is in 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: Protestant Martyrs Prison (within shouting distance of this marker); County Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Paine 1737 - 1809 (within shouting distance of this marker); Lewes War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Lewes Market Tower (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Loyal Feeling for Queen Victoria (about 90 meters away); The Curtain Wall and Castle Moat (about 150 meters away); Barbican Gate (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lewes.
 
Also see . . .
1. Russell & Bromley. (Submitted on February 7, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
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2. Russell & Bromley on Wikipedia. (Submitted on February 7, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
 
Albion Russell Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, September 12, 2018
2. Albion Russell Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 230 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on February 7, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
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Jun. 12, 2026