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

Dame Margot Fonteyn

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 26, 2026

1. Dame Margot Fonteyn Marker

Inscription.
Dame Margot Fonteyn
1919-1991
Prima Ballerina Assoluta
lived here in Flat 9

Erected 2016 by English Heritage.

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

Location. 51° 30.769′ N, 0° 7.505′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is in Covent Garden. It is on Long Acre east of Mercer Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 118 Long Acre, City of Westminster, England WC2E 9LA, 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: John Jacob Holtzapffel (1768-1835) (here, next to this marker); John Logie Baird (within shouting

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distance of this marker); The White Lion (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Queen’s Theatre (about 90 meters away); Lionel Lukin (1742-1834) (about 90 meters away); The Nags Head (about 90 meters away); Charles Boon (about 120 meters away); John Dryden (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.

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1. Fonteyn, Dame Margot (1919-1991) (English Heritage). Excerpt:

Dame Margot Fonteyn is widely regarded as the greatest ballet dancer of her generation. She is commemorated with a blue plaque at 118 Long Acre in Covent Garden, where she lived while performing at the nearby Royal Opera House in some of her most career-defining roles.

Fonteyn dominated the world of ballet for more than 40 years. Her dancing was characterised by purity of line, a rare musicality, and an acting ability that conveyed the character of the many roles she portrayed.

(Submitted on April 8, 2026.)

2. Margot Fonteyn (Wikipedia). Overview:

Dame Margaret Evelyn de Arias DBE (née Hookham; 18 May 1919 – 21 February 1991), known by the stage name Margot Fonteyn was an English
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 26, 2026

2. Dame Margot Fonteyn Marker - wide view
ballerina. She spent her entire career as a dancer with the Sadler's Wells Ballet Company, now known as the Royal Ballet, eventually being appointed prima ballerina assoluta of the company by Queen Elizabeth II.

(Submitted on April 8, 2026.)

Additional keywords. blue plaque, ballet

Margot Fonteyn in The Royal Ballet production of <i>Firebird</i> (publicity still) image. Click for full size.

courtesy New York Public Library, 1960

3. Margot Fonteyn in The Royal Ballet production of Firebird (publicity still)

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 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 8, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.