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

Sidney Webb

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 27, 2026

1. Sidney Webb Marker

Inscription.
Sidney Webb
(Lord Passfield)
1859-1947
Social Researcher and Reformer
Founder of the LSE

was born in a house on this site
13 July 1859

Erected by Westminster City Council, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the City of Westminster Green Plaques series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 13, 1859.

Location. 51° 30.683′ N, 0° 7.685′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is in Covent Garden. It is at the intersection of Cranbourn Street and Charing Cross Road, on the left when traveling west on Cranbourn Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 45 Cranbourn Street, City of Westminster, England WC2N 4AL, 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.

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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: Brewmaster (a few steps from this marker); Frank Matcham (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Slaughters Coffee House (within shouting distance of this marker); William Nicholson (within shouting distance of this marker); The Porcupine (within shouting distance of this marker); Ken Colyer (within shouting distance of this marker); Al Bowlly (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bear & Staff (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.

Also see . . . Sidney Webb, 1st Baron Passfield (Wikipedia). Overview:

Sidney James Webb, 1st Baron Passfield, OM, PC (13 July 1859 – 13 October 1947) was a British socialist, economist and reformer, who co-founded the London School of Economics. He was an early member of the Fabian Society in 1884, joining, like George Bernard Shaw, three months after its inception. Along with his wife Beatrice Webb and with Annie Besant, Graham Wallas, Edward R. Pease,
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 27, 2026

2. Sidney Webb Marker - wide view
Hubert Bland and Sydney Olivier, Shaw and Webb turned the Fabian Society into the pre-eminent politico-intellectual society in Edwardian England. He wrote the original, pro-nationalisation Clause IV for the British Labour Party.

(Submitted on March 3, 2026.)

Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 3, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 33 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 3, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.