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

Richard Bright

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 27, 2026

1. Richard Bright Marker

Inscription.
Richard Bright
1789-1858
Physician
lived here

Erected 1979 by Greater London Council.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is September 28, 1789.

Location. 51° 30.652′ N, 0° 8.412′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is in Mayfair. It is on Savile Row north of Burlington Gardens, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11 Savile Row, City of Westminster, England W1S 3AD, 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: George Grote (a few steps from this marker); Richard Brinsley Sheridan (within shouting distance of this marker); Ziggy Stardust (within shouting distance of

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this marker); George Basevi (within shouting distance of this marker); The Beatles (within shouting distance of this marker); Lord Stanley of Preston (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Church of the Assumption (about 150 meters away); The Portuguese Embassy (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.

Also see . . . Richard Bright (physician) (Wikipedia). Excerpt:

Richard Bright (28 September 1789 – 16 December 1858) was an English physician and early pioneer in the research of kidney disease. He is particularly known for his description of Bright's disease.

During the 1820s and 1830s Bright again worked at Guy's Hospital, teaching, practising and researching medicine. There he worked alongside two other celebrated medical pioneers, Thomas Addison and Thomas Hodgkin. His research into the causes and symptoms of kidney disease led to his identifying what became known as Bright's disease. For this, he is considered the "father of nephrology".…

(Submitted on March 2, 2026.)

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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 27, 2026

2. Richard Bright 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 20 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 2, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.