St. James in City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Nancy Astor

1879-1964

Photographed by Stephen Palmer, March 1, 2025

1. Nancy Astor Marker

Inscription.
First woman to sit in Parliament lived here

Erected 1987 by English Heritage.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.

Location. 51° 30.481′ N, 0° 8.091′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is in St. James. It is on Saint James's Square, in the median. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4 St James's Square, City of Westminster, England SW1Y 4JU, 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: Yvonne Fletcher (within shouting distance of this marker); Norfolk House (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Eisenhower's D-Day Headquarters (about 120 meters away);

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Ada Countess of Lovelace (about 120 meters away); The Waterloo Way (about 150 meters away); Brigade of Guards (about 180 meters away); Frederick Winsor (about 180 meters away); Her Majesty's Theatre (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.

Also see . . .
1. Astor, Lady Nancy (English Heritage). Overview:

The American politician and society hostess Nancy Astor was the first woman to sit in Parliament, holding her seat for over 25 years. She is remembered as a pioneer for women in politics. Number 4 St James’s Square was her London home between 1912 and 1946.

(Submitted on March 4, 2025.)

2. Nancy Astor: the first woman to sit in the House of Commons 1919-1945 (YouTube, 6:16).

On 28 November 1919 Nancy Astor was elected as MP for Plymouth Sutton. She took her seat on 1 December 1919 and gave her maiden speech on 24 February 1920. Astor served continuously until she stepped down in 1945, having retained her seat through five general elections. This film gives an insight into her interests and achievements and includes first-hand accounts from those who knew her. (UK
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, March 1, 2025

2. Nancy Astor Marker / Number 4 St James’s Square
Parliament)

(Submitted on March 4, 2025.)

Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2025, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. This page has been viewed 75 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 1, 2025, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.