Fitzrovia in City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
The Newman Arms
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 26, 2026
1. The Newman Arms Marker
This historic pub dates back to 1730. In past times it has been a blacksmiths, brothel & candle makers. The pub famously appears in George Orwell's novel Nineteen Eighty-Four where it was the model for the Proles Pub. Present day the Newman Arms has recently reopened & is one of Fitzrovia's last remaining independent pubs.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1730.
Location. 51° 31.088′ N, 0° 8.113′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is in Fitzrovia. It is on Rathbone Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 23 Rathbone Street, City of Westminster, England W1T 1RJ, 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.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Marquis of Granby (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Stothard (within shouting distance of this marker); Harry Errington (within shouting distance of this marker); Rathbone Street Firemen Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Coventry Patmore (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Charles Laughton (about 150 meters away); Olaudah Equiano (about 210 meters away); Charles Dickens (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.
Additional keywords. prostitution
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 26, 2026
2. The Newman Arms Marker - wide view
The marker can be seen in the passageway (see next photo) linking Rathbone Street to the alley behind the pub.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 26, 2026
3. The Newman Arms
The sharp-eyed may note the nice lady peering out the window on the top floor. Odds are that she is neither smithy nor candlemaker.
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 13 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 28, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
