Wandsworth in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Shapurji Saklatvala
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 28, 2026
1. Shapurji Saklatvala Marker
Shapurji Saklatvala (1874-1936) was elected in 1922 to represent Battersea and was the first Indian Labour MP
Erected 2026 by Wandsworth Council, Nubian Jak Community Trust.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1922.
Location. 51° 27.885′ N, 0° 9.57′ W. Marker is in Wandsworth, England, in Greater London. It is at the intersection of Lavender Hill and Eland Road, on the left when traveling west on Lavender Hill. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 177 Lavender Hill, Wandsworth, England SW11 5TF, 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: Charlotte Despard (here, next to this marker); Jeanie Senior (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); George Alfred Henty (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); John Burns (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); John Walter (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Clapham Common (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The London and South Western (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Edward Thomas (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wandsworth.
Also see . . . Shapurji Saklatvala (Wikipedia). Overview:
Shapurji Dorabji Saklatvala (28 March 1874 16(Submitted on March 28, 2026.)January 1936) was a communist militant and British politician of Indian Parsi heritage. He was the first person of Indian heritage to become a British Member of Parliament (MP) for the Labour Party and was also among the few members of the Communist Party of Great Britain (CPGB) to serve as an MP.
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Additional keywords. Parsi, plaque
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 28, 2026
2. Shapurji Saklatvala Marker - wide view
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 28, 2026
3. Shapurji Saklatvala Marker - wider view
Photographed by Bassano Ltd. (via Wikimedia Commons), 1922
4. Shapurji Saklatvala
Credits. This page was last revised on March 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 28, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 4. submitted on March 28, 2026.
