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

George Grote

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 27, 2026

1. George Grote Marker

Inscription.
George Grote
1794-1871
Historian
died here

Erected 1905 by London County Council.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is June 18, 1871.

Location. 51° 30.656′ N, 0° 8.417′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is in Mayfair. It is on Savile Row, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12 Savile Row, City of Westminster, England W1S 3PS, 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 Bright (a few steps from this marker); Richard Brinsley Sheridan (a few steps from this marker); George Basevi (within shouting distance of this marker); Ziggy Stardust (within shouting

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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 . . . George Grote (Wikipedia). Overview:

George Grote (17 November 1794 – 18 June 1871) was an English political radical and classical historian. He is now best known for his major work, the voluminous History of Greece.

(Submitted on March 2, 2026.)

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

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 27, 2026

2. George Grote 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 19 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 2, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.