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

Dr John Alcindor

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 27, 2026

1. Dr John Alcindor Marker

Inscription.
Dr John Alcindor
1873-1924
Physician, Pan-Africanist and WWI local hero

Had his surgery here 1913-1924

Erected 2014 by Nubian Jak Community Trust, Westminster City Council, Edward Harvist Trust.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Science & Medicine • War, World I.

Location. 51° 31.203′ N, 0° 11.449′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is at the intersection of Harrow Road and Torquay Street, on the left when traveling west on Harrow Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 209 Harrow Road, City of Westminster, England W2 5EH, 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

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marker: Thomas Hardy (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Westbourne Green Canalside (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Margery Allingham (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Guglielmo Marconi (approx. half a kilometer away); Robert Browning (approx. half a kilometer away); Little Venice: a place to be (approx. half a kilometer away); Jackie Forster (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Grand Union Canal (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.

Also see . . .
1. John Alcindor (Wikipedia). Excerpt:

John Alcindor (8 or 9 July 1873 – 25 October 1924) was a physician and activist from Trinidad who settled in London. He is known for his role in the African Progress Union, of which he became president in 1921.

…He is the great-uncle of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor, Jr.).

(Submitted on April 27, 2026.)

2. …Dr. John Alcindor - 'black doctor of Paddington' get an heritage blue plaque (Youtube, 0:48). (Submitted on April 27, 2026.)

Additional keywords. blue plaque

Dr John Alcindor Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 27, 2026

2. Dr John Alcindor Marker - wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 27, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.