Marylebone in City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
George Nissel
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 28, 2026
1. George Nissel Marker
George Nissel
1913-1982
Founder of G. Nissel & Co
First independent UK contact lens laboratory
Siddons Lane
1946
Erected 2010 by City of Westminster, Cantor & Nissel Ltd.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the City of Westminster Green Plaques series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1946.
Location. 51° 31.384′ N, 0° 9.518′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is in Marylebone. It is on Siddons Lane near Melcombe Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: City of Westminster, England NW1 6AL, 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: Special Operations Executive - Norwegian Section (within shouting distance of this marker); Eric Coates (within shouting distance of this marker); 221B Baker Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Bentley Motor Cars (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Arnold Bennett (about 90 meters away); H.G. Wells (about 90 meters away); Juan Pablo Viscardo y Guzman (about 90 meters away); Marylebone Cricket Club (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 28, 2026
2. George Nissel Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here on the corner of the building.
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 34 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 2, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
