Camden in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

The Roxy

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 25, 2026

1. The Roxy Marker

Inscription.
Legendary punk club
1976-1978

Erected 2017 by Seven Dials Trust.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Seven Dials Trust series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 1, 1977.

Location. 51° 30.87′ N, 0° 7.56′ W. Marker is in Camden, England, in Greater London. It is on Neal Street north of Short’s Gardens, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 41-43 Neal Street, Camden, England WC2H 9PS, 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: Monty Python (within shouting distance of this marker); The Kip (within shouting distance of this marker); Brian Epstein (within shouting distance of

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this marker); The Three Pillars (within shouting distance of this marker); Short’s Gardens (within shouting distance of this marker); Endell Street Military Hospital (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Zepherina Veitch and Dame Rosalind Paget (about 90 meters away); George Armstrong MD (1719-1789) (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.

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1. Roxy Club (1976–1978)(Seven Dials Trust). Excerpt:

Andy Czezowski, Susan Carrington and Barry Jones set up the Roxy in December 1976, specifically to promote punk music. At the time there was no other club dedicated to the new genre, which was rejected by the media and the music industry. Don Letts was the DJ and every major punk band played here apart from the Sex Pistols (and in early 1977 Malcolm McLaren was deliberately 'resting' them to increase their mystique). As punk became more popular the landlord sought to raise the rent and there was a change of management in April 1977. The Roxy continued for another year until rents really started to rise in the area. Bands that appeared there in the first four months of the
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 25, 2026

2. The Roxy Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here just a bit above and to the left of the word “wax”.
club's life included: The Adverts, The Boys, The Buzzcocks, Chelsea, The Clash, Cock Sparrer, The Cortinas, Wayne County & the Electric Chairs, The Damned, The Drones, Eater, The Jam, The Lurkers, Masterswitch, The Models, Johnny Moped, The Only Ones, Penetration, Police, The Rejects, Sham 69, Siouxsie & the Banshees, Slaughter & the Dogs, The Slits, The Stranglers, Subway Sect, The Vibrators, Cherry Vanilla, Wire, X-Ray Specs and XTC.

(Submitted on February 25, 2026.)

2. Fear & Loathing at the Roxy Exhibition, Plaque Unveiling and After Party (Youtube, 14:50). “ Here is a short film of the recent Roxy plaque unveiling, after party and photographic exhibition about the first 100 days of the legendary Roxy club, that was curated by artist and historian Jane Palm-Gold. The Roxy was London's premier Punk club that opened its doors between 1976 and 1978 and situated in Covent Garden. This exhibition was part of the unveiling of a new Seven Dials Trust plaque on 25 April 2017, which was allocated its spot outside the original venue in Neal Street, London.…” (Submitted on February 25, 2026.)

3. Flipside London TV: The Roxy and the Birth of Punk Rock (Youtube, 4:01).

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“ Aidan McManus rolls into London's Covent Garden to the site of the original 1977 Punk Club, The Roxy in Neal Street. He tells the tale of how Andy Czezowski, Susan Carrington and Barry Jones turned a transvestite bar (called the Chaguaramas Club) into the crucible of London's Punk Rock music scene - playing host to bands including The Clash, The Stranglers, Siouxsie Sioux and The Banshees, Buzzcocks, Generation X and many more.” (Submitted on February 25, 2026.)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 25, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 25 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 25, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.