Mayfair in City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

George Basevi

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 27, 2026

1. George Basevi Marker

Inscription.
George Basevi
1794-1845
Architect
lived here

Erected 1949 by London County Council.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture.

Location. 51° 30.674′ N, 0° 8.435′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is in Mayfair. It is at the intersection of Savile Row and Clifford Street, on the left when traveling south on Savile Row. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17 Savile Row, City of Westminster, England W1S 3JR, 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: Richard Brinsley Sheridan (a few steps from this marker); George Grote (within shouting distance of this marker); Richard Bright (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Ziggy Stardust (within shouting distance of this marker); The Beatles (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Lord Stanley of Preston (about 120 meters away); Church of the Assumption (about 180 meters away); Paul McCartney (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.

Also see . . . George Basevi (Wikipedia). Overview:

Elias George Basevi FRS (1 April 1794 – 16 October 1845) was a British architect who worked in both Neoclassical and Gothic Revival styles. A pupil of Sir John Soane, his designs included Belgrave Square in London, and the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge. He was surveyor to the Guardian Assurance Company, to the Trustees of Smith's Charity and to the Thurloe estate.

(Submitted on March 2, 2026.)

George Basevi Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 27, 2026

2. George Basevi 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 25 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 2, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.