Maida Vale in City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Vera Brittain
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 27, 2026
1. Vera Brittain Marker
Vera Brittain
Author
1893-1970
lived here 1923-1927
Erected by Westminster City Council.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Peace • Women. In addition, it is included in the City of Westminster Green Plaques series list.
Location. 51° 31.654′ N, 0° 11.554′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is in Maida Vale. It is on Wymering Road north of Elgin Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 Wymering Road, City of Westminster, England W9, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is in 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: Edward Ardizzone (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Maida Vale Studios (about 180 meters away); Alec Guinness (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Tony Meehan (approx. half a kilometer away); Spanish & Portuguese Jews' Congregation War Memorial (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); George Edward Halford Memorial (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Andreas Kalvos (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Jackie Forster (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.
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Also see . . . Vera Brittain (Wikipedia). Overview:
Vera Mary Brittain (29 December 1893 29 March 1970) was an English Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD) nurse, writer, feminist, socialist and pacifist. Her best-selling 1933 memoir Testament of Youth recounted her experiences during the First World War and the beginning of her journey towards pacifism.(Submitted on April 28, 2026.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 27, 2026
2. Vera Brittain Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 28, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
