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

Sir William Walton

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 27, 2026

1. Sir William Walton Marker

Inscription.
Sir William Walton
1902-1983
Composer
lived here

Erected 2009 by English Heritage.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music.

Location. 51° 29.822′ N, 0° 9.226′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is in Belgravia. It is at the intersection of Lowndes Close and Lowndes Close, on the left when traveling north on Lowndes Close. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8 Lowndes 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: Lord John Russell (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Cubitt (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Stanley Baldwin

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(about 120 meters away); Edward Wood (about 150 meters away); Belgian Volunteers (about 180 meters away); George Peabody (about 210 meters away); Field Marshal Viscount Gort (about 210 meters away); Fryderyk Chopin (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.

Also see . . .
1. William Walton (Wikipedia). Overview:

Sir William Turner Walton (29 March 1902 – 8 March 1983) was an English composer. During a sixty-year career, he wrote music in several classical genres and styles, from film scores to opera. His best-known works include Façade, the cantata Belshazzar's Feast, the Viola Concerto, the First Symphony, and the British coronation marches Crown Imperial and Orb and Sceptre.

(Submitted on April 8, 2026.)

2. William Walton : Crown Imperial (Youtube, 6:36). “Crown Imperial is an orchestral march by the English composer William Walton. It was first performed at the coronation of King George VI in 1937, and substantially revised in 1963. Walton composed the march originally for performance at the coronation of King Edward VIII, which was scheduled for 12 May

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 27, 2026

2. Sir William Walton Marker

1937. However, Edward abdicated in 1936. The coronation was held on the scheduled day, with Edward's brother George VI being crowned instead.” (Submitted on April 8, 2026.)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 8, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 8, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.