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

Sir John Gielgud (1904-2000)

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 26, 2026

1. Sir John Gielgud (1904-2000) Marker

Inscription.
Actor
lived on this site
1927-1935

Erected by Seven Dials Trust.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Seven Dials Trust series list.

Location. 51° 30.776′ N, 0° 7.611′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is at the intersection of Shelton Street and Upper St Martins Lane, on the left when traveling south on Shelton Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6 Shelton Street, City of Westminster, England WC2H 9JZ, 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: John Logie Baird (within shouting distance of this

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marker); The Mousetrap (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Boon (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ivy (within shouting distance of this marker); Mercer Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Aldridge’s Horse Bazaar (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); John Dryden (about 90 meters away); a different marker also named John Logie Baird (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.

Also see . . .
1. John Gielgud (Wikipedia). Excerpt:

Sir Arthur John Gielgud (14 April 1904 – 21 May 2000) was an English actor and theatre director whose career spanned eight decades. With Ralph Richardson and Laurence Olivier, he was one of the trinity of actors who dominated the British stage for much of the 20th century.…

(Submitted on March 27, 2026.)

2. Sir John Gielgud (1904–2000) (Seven Dials Trust). Excerpt:

John Gielgud was of theatrical lineage on his mother's side, being the grandson of actress Kate Terry and the great nephew of Dame Ellen Terry. He had his initial success as a stage actor in classical roles, first winning stardom
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 26, 2026

2. Sir John Gielgud (1904-2000) Marker - wide view
during a successful two seasons at the Old Vic Theatre from 1929 to 1931 where his performances as Richard II and Hamlet were particularly acclaimed. He returned to the role of Hamlet in a famous production under his own direction in 1934 at the New (now Noel Coward) Theatre, St Martin's Lane. Here he had directed and starred in the greatest commercial success of his career, Richard of Bordeaux (1933). He could see the theatre from his flat, which was his first residence after leaving home. He left London for New York, when he had a Broadway hit with Hamlet.

(Submitted on March 27, 2026.)

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Sir John Gielgud as Hamlet image. Click for full size.

courtesy Billy Rose Theatre Division, New York Public Library, circa 1930s

3. Sir John Gielgud as Hamlet

Credits. This page was last revised on March 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 27, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.