Marylebone in City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Dodie Smith
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 28, 2026
1. Dodie Smith Marker
Dodie Smith
1895-1990
Author and Playwright
lived here
Erected by The St. Marylebone Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Women.
Location. 51° 31.386′ N, 0° 9.695′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is in Marylebone. It is at the intersection of Dorset Square and Balcombe Street, on the right when traveling west on Dorset Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 19 Dorset Square, City of Westminster, England NW1 6QB, 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: Sir Laurence Gomme (within shouting distance of this marker); George Grossmith (within shouting distance of this marker); Marylebone Cricket Club (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Bentley Motor Cars (about 120 meters away); George Nissel (about 210 meters away); Josι de San Martνn (about 210 meters away); 221B Baker Street (about 240 meters away); Special Operations Executive - Norwegian Section (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.
Also see . . . Dodie Smith (Wikipedia).
this page online
Dorothy Gladys "Dodie" Smith (3 May 1896 24 November 1990) was an English novelist and playwright. She is best known for writing I Capture the Castle (1948) and the children's novel The Hundred and One Dalmatians (1956). Other works include Dear Octopus (1938) and The Starlight Barking (1967). The Hundred and One Dalmatians was adapted into a 1961 animated film and a 1996 live-action film, both produced by Disney. Her novel I Capture the Castle was voted number 82 as "one of the nation's 100 best-loved novels" by the British public as part of the BBC's The Big Read (2003), and was adapted into a film released the same year.(Submitted on March 2, 2026.)
Additional keywords. blue plaque
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 28, 2026
2. Dodie Smith Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 2, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 30 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 2, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
