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

Brewmaster

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 26, 2026

1. Brewmaster Marker

Inscription.
A pub called 'The Swiss Stores' was recorded in 1856 to have stood on this site and was later re-named 'The Braumeister'. The title is given to someone who studies the fine art of brewing.
(we certainly know a good ale!)

The building was rebuilt after WWII taking the anglicised name 'Brewmaster' & incorporated the northern line station of Leicester Square.

Sidney Webb, the founder of the London School of Economics, was born in a house on this site in 1859. A green plaque can be found on the north side.

Cheers!

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.

Location. 51° 30.676′ N, 0° 7.686′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is in Covent Garden. It is on St Martin’s Court, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 37 Cranbourn St, City of Westminster, England WC2H 7AD, 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,

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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: Sidney Webb (a few steps from this marker); Frank Matcham (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Slaughters Coffee House (within shouting distance of this marker); Al Bowlly (within shouting distance of this marker); William Nicholson (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bear & Staff (within shouting distance of this marker); The Porcupine (within shouting distance of this marker); Flicker Alley (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.

Brewmaster Marker - wide view (south side of building) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 26, 2026

2. Brewmaster Marker - wide view (south side of building)

Brewmaster pub sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 26, 2026

3. Brewmaster pub sign

Brewmaster pub - north side of building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 27, 2026

4. Brewmaster pub - north side of building

Sidney Webb Green Plaque (mentioned on the marker, found on north side of the building) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 27, 2026

5. Sidney Webb Green Plaque (mentioned on the marker, found on north side of the building)

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 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 8, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 4, 5. submitted on March 3, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.