Bloomsbury in Camden in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Richard DOyly Carte
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 25, 2026
1. Richard DOyly Carte Marker
Richard D'Oyly Carte
1844-1901
Theatre Impresario
lived in a house on this site
1881-1886
Erected 2018 by Marchmont Association, President Hotel.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the UK, England, London, Marchmont Association Plaques series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 3, 1901.
Location. 51° 31.339′ N, 0° 7.462′ W. Marker is in Camden, England, in Greater London. It is in Bloomsbury. It is at the intersection of Guilford Street and Russell Square, on the right when traveling east on Guilford Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 56-60 Guilford Street, Camden, England WC1B 5BE, 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: Friend at Hand (within shouting distance of this marker); Piccadilly Line Bomb Attack Memorial (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Sir Thomas Lawrence (about 90 meters away); Emmeline Pankhurst (about 90 meters away); Roger Fry (about 90 meters away); Wing Commander Yeo-Thomas (about 120 meters away); Sir George Williams
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Also see . . . Richard D'Oyly Carte (Wikipedia). Overview:
Richard D'Oyly Carte (3 May 1844 3 April 1901) was an English talent agent, theatrical impresario, composer, and hotelier during the latter half of the Victorian era. He built two of London's theatres and a hotel empire, while also establishing an opera company that ran continuously for over a hundred years and a management agency representing some of the most important artists of the day.(Submitted on March 4, 2026.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 25, 2026
2. Richard DOyly Carte Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 32 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 4, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
