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

Ken Colyer

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 26, 2026

1. Ken Colyer Marker

Inscription.
Ken Colyer
1928-1988
played New Orleans Jazz here in the basement ‘Studio 51’ 1950-1973

Erected 1995 by Westminster City Council, Ken Colyer Trust.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the City of Westminster Green Plaques series list.

Location. 51° 30.716′ N, 0° 7.677′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is in Covent Garden. It is on Great Newport Street east of Charing Cross Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11-12 Great Newport Street, City of Westminster, England WC2H 7JD, 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

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markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Porcupine (a few steps from this marker); William Nicholson (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir Joshua Reynolds (within shouting distance of this marker); Agatha Christie Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Slaughters Coffee House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Long Acre (within shouting distance of this marker); Aldridge’s Horse Bazaar (within shouting distance of this marker); Sidney Webb (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.

Also see . . .
1. Ken Colyer (Wikipedia). Overview:

Kenneth Colyer (18 April 1928 – 9 March 1988) was an English jazz trumpeter and cornetist, devoted to New Orleans jazz. His band was also known for skiffle interludes.

(Submitted on April 6, 2026.)

2. Ken Colyer - Postman’s Lament (Youtube, 6:21). (Submitted on April 6, 2026.)

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Ken Colyer Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 26, 2026

2. Ken Colyer Marker - wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 6, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.