Soho in City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Josiah Wedgwood
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 25, 2026
1. Josiah Wedgwood Marker
Josiah Wedgwood F.R.S.
Master Potter (1730-95)
here had his London showrooms
1774-1795
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is January 3, 1795.
Location. 51° 30.861′ N, 0° 7.857′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is in Soho. It is at the intersection of Greek Street and Bateman Street, on the left when traveling south on Greek Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13A Greek Street, City of Westminster, England W1D 4DL, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is in 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: Peter Cook (within shouting distance of this marker); William Hazlitt (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. John Snow (within shouting distance of this marker); William Nicholson (within shouting distance of this marker); The Dog and Duck (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Montagu Pyke (about 90 meters away); Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (about 90 meters away); a different marker also named William Nicholson (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.
Also see . . . Josiah Wedgwood (Wikipedia). Excerpt:
Josiah Wedgwood FRS (12 July 1730(Submitted on March 3, 2026.) 3 January 1795) was an English potter, entrepreneur and abolitionist. Founding the Wedgwood company in 1759, he developed improved pottery bodies by systematic experimentation, and was the leader in the industrialisation of the manufacture of European pottery.
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The renewed classical enthusiasms of the late 1760s and early 1770s were of major importance to his sales promotion. His expensive goods were in much demand from the upper classes, while he used emulation effects to market cheaper sets to the rest of society. Every new invention that Wedgwood produced green glaze, creamware, black basalt, and jasperware was quickly copied. Having once achieved efficiency in production, he obtained efficiencies in sales and distribution. His showrooms in London gave the public the chance to see his complete range of tableware.
A prominent abolitionist fighting slavery, Wedgwood is remembered too for his Am I Not a Man and a Brother? anti-slavery medallion, which had been commissioned by Joseph Hooper, a founder of the Society for Effecting the Abolition of the Slave Trade. The medallion used the design from that society.
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 25, 2026
2. Josiah Wedgwood Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here just to the left of the building entrance.
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 25 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 3, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
