Camden in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
The Montagu Pyke
Charing Cross Road London
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 27, 2026
1. The Montagu Pyke Marker
This is the site of the former 'Marquee Club' which closed in 1995, originally built as a cinema in 1911 by Montagu Pyke, his 16th and final cinema
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. A significant historical date for this entry is August 16, 1988.
Location. 51° 30.846′ N, 0° 7.785′ W. Marker is in Camden, England, in Greater London. It is on Charing Cross Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 Charing Cross Road, Camden, England WC2H 0JG, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is in 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: Great Dangaroo Flood (within shouting distance of this marker); Marks & Co Booksellers (within shouting distance of this marker); Peter Cook (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cambridge (within shouting distance of this marker); William Nicholson (within shouting distance of this marker); The Three Greyhounds (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named William Nicholson (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Josiah Wedgwood (about 90 meters away).
Also see . . .
1. Marquee Club (Wikipedia). The Marquee Club has occupied several locations in London. Excerpt on its time in Charing Cross Road:
In(Submitted on February 28, 2026.)1988, Harold Pendleton sold the club to Billy Gaff, the former manager of Rod Stewart. The Wardour Street site was sold for redevelopment (it is now Meza and Floridita with a cigar retail shop, Spanish restaurant and Cuban restaurant and some flats), and the Marquee Club was forced to move again, this time to a larger venue at the former Cambridge Circus Cinematograph Theatre, 105 Charing Cross Road. The location was opened on 16 August 1988 by Kiss, who played a warm up gig ahead of their second headliner slot at The Monsters of Rock festival at Donnington. During this period, American progressive metal band Dream Theater recorded their first live album, Live at the Marquee, at the venue on 23 April 1993. Additionally, the American group All Mod Cons: A Tribute to The Jam, drew the largest ever crowd at this location in October 1993. This site was subsequently bought for redevelopment and the club closed in 1996. A Wetherspoons pub named "The Montagu Pyke" now occupies the building.
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2. Pub History - The Montagu Pyke (Wetherspoon). This page tells the story of the location through pictures and their extended captions. Overview:
The main part of this building, fronting onto Charing Cross Road, was originally Pykes Cambridge Circus Cinematograph(Submitted on February 28, 2026.)Theatre. Built in 1911, it was the 16th and final cinema opened by Montagu Pyke. Badly damaged by fire in 1915, it was restored as the Super cinema. It was later the Tatler, Filmcenta and then the three-screen Cannon. In 1988, it became the home of the Marquee Club, the famous music club which finally closed its doors in 1996.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 27, 20262. The Montagu Pyke Marker - wide view
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 27, 2026
3. The Montagu Pyke pub sign
Credits. This page was last revised on February 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 28, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 48 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 28, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
