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

William Morris Hughes

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 29, 2026

1. William Morris Hughes Marker

Inscription.
The Rt. Hon. William Morris Hughes
CH, KC
1862-1952
Prime Minister of Australia
1915-1923
was born here

Erected by Commonwealth of Australia.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is September 25, 1862.

Location. 51° 29.358′ N, 0° 8.224′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is in Pimlico. It is on Moreton Place north of Morsten Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7 Moreton Place, City of Westminster, England SW1, 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: Walter Clopton Wingfield (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Sir Alan Dawtry (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Swami Vivekananda (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Aubrey Beardsley

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(approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Barbara Pym (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Jomo Kenyatta (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Arthur Haygarth (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Church of the Holy Apostles (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.

Also see . . . Billy Hughes (Wikipedia). Overview:

William Morris Hughes (25 September 1862 – 28 October 1952) was an Australian politician who served as the seventh prime minister of Australia from 1915 to 1923. He led the nation during World War I, and his influence on national politics spanned several decades. He was a member of the federal parliament from the Federation of Australia in 1901 until his death in 1952, and is the only person to have served as a parliamentarian for more than 50 years. He represented six political parties during his career, leading five, outlasting four, and being expelled from three.

(Submitted on March 29, 2026.)

Additional keywords. Billy, blue plaque

William Morris Hughes Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 29, 2026

2. William Morris Hughes Marker - wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on March 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 29, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.