Temple in City of London in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
The Niblett Pegasus
William Charles Niblett
Photographed By Stephen Palmer, April 20, 2023
1. The Niblett Pegasus Marker
The Niblett Pegasus used to adorn the entrance to Niblett Hall. Constructed in 1932 behind 3 North King’s Bench Walk to house lecture halls and meeting rooms. On the Hall’s demolition in 1992 the Pegasus was resited here.
William Charles Niblett
1856 - 1920
Was called to the bar by the Inner Temple in 1882. In 1915 he gave his Singapore properties to the Inn, funding the construction of Niblett Hall. This plaque was erected in 2004 to perpetuate his memory.
Erected 2004.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.
Location. 51° 30.781′ N, 0° 6.614′ W. Marker is in City of London, England, in Greater London. It is in Temple. Marker can be reached from Crown Office Row. The marker is in the square opposite Temple Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Crown Office Row, City of London, England EC4Y 7AA, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Automobile Association (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Mitre Tavern (about 120 meters away); Sole Survivor (about 150 meters away); Crane Court (about 150 meters away); Red Lion Court (about
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More about this marker. Note: The date of birth is incorrect, he was in fact born 26 January 1851.
Also see . . . London Remembers - William Charles Niblett.
Excerpt:(Submitted on April 30, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England.)
"Born India. Called to the bar by the Inner Temple in 1882. Travelled extensively, settled in Singapore where he made his fortune in property. Returned to England in 1905. In 1915 he gave his Singapore properties to the Inn, funding the construction of Niblett Hall, in return for an annuity.
More interestingly, he was a bigamist."
Additional keywords. Freemasonry
Photographed By Stephen Palmer, April 20, 2023
2. The Niblett Pegasus Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 30, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. This page has been viewed 70 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 30, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
