Covent Garden in City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
The White Lion
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 26, 2026
1. The White Lion Marker
The White Lion Pub is named after the heraldic sign of Edward IV who was proclaimed king by his cousin Warwick in 1461. The area of Covent Garden belonged to the benedictine abbey of Westminster and was the convent garden of St Peters. The monks grew vegetables on the 40 acres of land and sold the surplus. Following the dissolution of the monastries the property was given to the 1st Earl of Bedford by Henry VIII. In 1631 the 4th Earl of Bedford engaged Inigo Jones to build a square of fine houses. His design was based on the Piazza d'Arme at Livorno and was completed in 1638. The first recorded fruit and vegetable market was in 1640.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1461.
Location. 51° 30.766′ N, 0° 7.432′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is in Covent Garden. It is at the intersection of Floral Street and St James Street, on the left when traveling east on Floral Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24
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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 Nags Head (a few steps from this marker); Queens Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Lionel Lukin (1742-1834) (within shouting distance of this marker); Admiral Edward Russell (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); National Sporting Club (about 90 meters away); Dame Margot Fonteyn (about 90 meters away); John Jacob Holtzapffel (1768-1835) (about 90 meters away); Picassos Le Tricorne (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 26, 2026
2. The White Lion Marker - wide view
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 26, 2026
3. The White Lion
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 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 6, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
