St. James in City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
St James's Theatre
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, June 29, 2024
1. St James's Theatre Marker
On this site stood the St James's Theatre, demolished in 1957 despite an epic campaign of protest led by Vivien Leigh and Sir Laurence Olivier.
George Alexander, Manager from 1890-1918, staged both Oscar Wilde's "Lady Windermere's Fan" and "The Importance Of Being Earnest" for the first time.
Erected by City of Westminster & The Society of West End Theatre.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1957.
Location. 51° 30.38′ N, 0° 8.253′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is in St. James. It is on King Street, on the left when traveling west. Marker is in the alleyway next to The Golden Lion pub. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 25 King Street, City of Westminster, England SW1Y 6QY, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Liberal Party (within shouting distance of this marker); Texas Legation (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Nell Gwynne (about 120 meters away); Thomas Gainsborough (about 120 meters away); The Waterloo Way (about 120 meters away); The Commonwealth a Family of Nations (about 120 meters away); Westminster Tree Trust (about 120 meters away); Ada Countess of Lovelace (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, June 29, 2024
2. St James's Theatre Marker
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, June 29, 2024
3. The Golden Lion Pub
St James's Theatre Marker in the alleyway to the right
Credits. This page was last revised on September 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2024, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. This page has been viewed 121 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 10, 2024, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
