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

Graham Greene

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 28, 2026

1. Graham Greene Marker

Inscription.
Graham Greene
1904-1991
Writer
lived here 1935-1940

Erected 2011 by English Heritage.

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

Location. 51° 27.749′ N, 0° 8.622′ W. Marker is in Lambeth, England, in Greater London. It is in Clapham. It is on Clapham Common North Side, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14 Clapham Common North Side, Lambeth, England SW4, 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: Marie Kendall (within shouting distance of this marker); Clapham Parochial School (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); William Wilberforce and ‘The Clapham Sect’

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(about 90 meters away); Sir Charles Barry (about 150 meters away); Roman Plinth (about 150 meters away); Clapham Library (about 150 meters away); Ruth Ling (about 150 meters away); The Lodge (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lambeth.

Also see . . . Graham Greene (Wikipedia). Overview:

Henry Graham Greene OM CH (2 October 1904 – 3 April 1991) was an English writer and journalist regarded by many as one of the leading novelists of the 20th century.

Combining literary acclaim with widespread popularity, Greene acquired a reputation early in his lifetime as a major writer, both of serious Catholic novels, and of thrillers (or "entertainments" as he termed them). He was shortlisted for the Nobel Prize in Literature several times. Through 67 years of writing, which included over 25 novels, he explored the conflicting moral and political issues of the modern world. The Power and the Glory won the 1941 Hawthornden Prize and The Heart of the Matter won the 1948 James Tait Black Memorial Prize and was shortlisted for the Best of the James Tait Black. Greene was awarded the 1968 Shakespeare Prize
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 28, 2026

2. Graham Greene Marker - wide view
and the 1981 Jerusalem Prize. Several of his stories have been filmed, some more than once, and he collaborated with filmmaker Carol Reed on The Fallen Idol (1948) and The Third Man (1949).

(Submitted on April 2, 2026.)

Additional keywords. blue plaque

Credits. This page was last revised on April 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 15 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 2, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.