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

Richard Brinsley Sheridan

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 27, 2026

1. Richard Brinsley Sheridan Marker

Inscription.
Richard Brinsley
Dramatist, lived here.
B: 1751.
D: 1816.

Erected 1881 by Royal Society of Arts.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is July 16, 1816.

Location. 51° 30.664′ N, 0° 8.425′ 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: 14 Savile Row, City of Westminster, England W1S 3JN, 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); George Basevi (a few steps from this marker); Richard Bright (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Ziggy Stardust (within shouting distance of this marker); The Beatles (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Lord Stanley of Preston (about 120 meters away); Church of the Assumption (about 150 meters away); Paul McCartney (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.

Also see . . . Richard Brinsley Sheridan (Wikipedia). Overview:

Richard Brinsley Butler Sheridan (30 October 1751 – 7 July 1816) was an Anglo-Irish playwright, writer and Whig politician who sat in the British House of Commons from 1780 to 1812, representing the constituencies of Stafford, Westminster and Ilchester. The owner of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, in London, he wrote several prominent plays such as The Rivals (1775), The Duenna (1775), The School for Scandal (1777) and A Trip to Scarborough (1777). He served as Treasurer of the Navy from 1806 to 1807. Sheridan died in 1816 and was buried at Poets' Corner in Westminster Abbey. His plays remain a central part of the Western canon and are frequently performed around the world.

(Submitted on March 2, 2026.)

Richard Brinsley Sheridan Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 27, 2026

2. Richard Brinsley Sheridan Marker - wide view

The marker is visible here at the base of the pole hanging the blue flag.

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