Lambeth in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Charlie Chaplin

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 26, 2026

1. Charlie Chaplin Marker

Inscription.
Charlie Chaplin
1889-1978
lived here

Erected by Vauxhall Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment.

Location. 51° 29.36′ N, 0° 6.651′ W. Marker is in Lambeth, England, in Greater London. It is on Kennington Road north of Kennington Lane, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 287 Kennington Road, Lambeth, England SE11 6BY, 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: Kennington Palace (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Charlie Chaplin (about 210 meters away); Craigie Aitchison (approx. 0.4 kilometers away);

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‘The Ashes’ (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); The F.A. Cup (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); The First Test Match (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Bobby Abel (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Tom Richardson (approx. 0.8 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lambeth.

Also see . . .
1. Charlie Chaplin (Wikipedia). Overview:

Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin Jr. (16 April 1889 – 25 December 1977) was an English comic actor, filmmaker, and composer who rose to fame in the era of silent film. He became a worldwide icon through his screen persona, the Tramp, and is considered one of the film industry's most important figures. His career spanned more than 75 years, from his childhood in the Victorian era until a year before his death in 1977, and encompassed both accolade and controversy.

(Submitted on March 5, 2026.)

2. Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977) (Vauxhall Society). Excerpt:

Kennington Cross is the focus of several sites associated with Lambeth’s most famous son, Charlie Chaplin. The Tommyfield bar was formerly the White Hart pub where, sitting on the pavement, Charlie first discovered the joy of music. One
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 26, 2026

2. Charlie Chaplin Marker - wide view
of his schools was in Sancroft Street and one of his (many) homes at 287 Kennington Road. Charlie also lived at nearby 39 Methly Street, where he was disturbed by the acrid smell of the pickle factory in Bowden Street.

(Submitted on March 5, 2026.)

Charlie Chaplin Marker - wider view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 26, 2026

3. Charlie Chaplin Marker - wider view

Credits. This page was last revised on March 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 5, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 20 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 5, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.