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

John Francis Bentley

 
 
John Francis Bentley Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 28, 2026
1. John Francis Bentley Marker
Note that the view of the marker may blocked by foliage during the warmer parts of the year.
Inscription.
John Francis Bentley
1839-1902
Architect
lived here

 
Erected 1950 by London County Council.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical date for this entry is March 2, 1902.
 
Location. 51° 27.848′ N, 0° 8.459′ W. Marker is in Lambeth, England, in Greater London. It is in Clapham. It is on Old Town north of Grafton Square, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 43 Old Town, Lambeth, England SW4 0JL, 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: The Lodge (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Ruth Ling (about 90 meters away); Clapham Library (about 90 meters away); Roman Plinth (about 90 meters away); Clapham Parochial School
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(about 210 meters away); William Wilberforce and ‘The Clapham Sect’ (about 210 meters away); Graham Greene (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Venn Street (SW4) (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lambeth.
 
Also see . . .  John Francis Bentley (Wikipedia). Overview:
John Francis Bentley (30 January 1839 – 2 March 1902) was an English ecclesiastical architect whose most famous work is the Westminster Cathedral in London, England, built in a style heavily influenced by Byzantine architecture.
(Submitted on April 5, 2026.) 
 
Additional keywords. blue plaque
 
John Francis Bentley Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 28, 2026
2. John Francis Bentley Marker - wide view
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on April 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on April 5, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
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Sep. 10, 2026