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

Lilian Baylis

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 26, 2026

1. Lilian Baylis Marker

Inscription.
Lilian Baylis
1874-1937
Manager of the Old Vic
and Sadler's Wells Theatres
lived and died here

Erected 1974 by Greater London Council.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is November 25, 1937.

Location. 51° 28.405′ N, 0° 7.041′ W. Marker is in Lambeth, England, in Greater London. It is on Stockwell Park Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 27 Stockwell Park Road, Lambeth, England SW9 0AP, 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: Vincent van Gogh (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Van Gogh Walk (SW9) (about 180 meters away); Vincent Willem van Gogh

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(about 210 meters away); a different marker also named Van Gogh Walk (SW9) (about 210 meters away); Violette Szabo (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); St. Mark’s Churchyard (approx. one kilometer away); My Beautiful Laundrette 1985 (approx. one kilometer away); St Mark’s Church (approx. one kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lambeth.

Also see . . . Lilian Baylis (Wikipedia). Overview:

Lilian Mary Baylis (9 May 1874 – 25 November 1937) was an English theatrical producer and manager. She managed the Old Vic and Sadler's Wells theatres in London and ran an opera company, which became the English National Opera (ENO); a theatre company, which evolved into the English National Theatre; and a ballet company, which eventually became The Royal Ballet.

(Submitted on February 27, 2026.)

Additional keywords. blue plaque

Lilian Baylis Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein

2. Lilian Baylis Marker - wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on February 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 24 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 27, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.