Fitzrovia in City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Marquis of Granby
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 26, 2026
1. Marquis of Granby Marker
The Marquis of Granby is the title borne by the eldest son of the Duke of Rutland, and John Manners was probably the most famous to carry the title.
On 31st July 1760 John brilliantly stormed Warburg at the head of the British cavalry, capturing 1500 men and ten pieces of artillery. He returned to England in 1763 a popular hero and as such was appointed Commander in Chief of the British Army in 1766.
Many public houses are named after the Marquis of Granby as he set up many of his men as inn keepers when they left the army.
Erected by Nicholsons.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is July 31, 1760.
Location. 51° 31.08′ N, 0° 8.082′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is in Fitzrovia. It is at the intersection of Rathbone Street and Rathbone Place, on the right when traveling north on Rathbone Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 Rathbone Street, City of Westminster, England W1T 1NR, 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: Harry Errington (a few steps from this marker); Rathbone Street Firemen Memorial (a few steps from this marker); The Newman Arms (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Stothard (within shouting distance of this marker); Coventry Patmore (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Charles Laughton (about
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1. John Manners, Marquess of Granby (Wikipedia). Overview:
Lieutenant-General John Manners, Marquess of Granby PC (2 January 1721 18 October 1770) was a British Army officer and politician. The eldest son of John Manners, 3rd Duke of Rutland, as he did not outlive his father and inherit the dukedom, Manners was known by his father's subsidiary title, Marquess of Granby. He served in the military during the Jacobite rising of 1745 and the Seven Years' War, being subsequently rewarded with the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Forces. Manners was popular with the troops who served under him and many British pubs are still named after him today.(Submitted on April 29, 2026.)
2. The Marquis of Granby (Wikipedia). Excerpt:
The Marquis of Granby is a public house at 2 Rathbone Street, Fitzrovia, London, W1. The pub is named after John Manners, Marquess of Granby. He is popularly supposed to have more pubs named after him than(Submitted on April 29, 2026.)any other person due, it is said, to his practice of setting up old soldiers of his regiment as publicans when they were too old to serve.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 26, 20262. Marquis of Granby Marker - wide view
The poet and playwright T. S. Eliot is associated with the pub. According to Time Out, the poet Dylan Thomas was a regular visitor, who frequented the pub to meet guardsmen who were cruising for gay partners, and then start fights with them.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 26, 2026
3. Marquis of Granby Pub and Marker
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 26, 2026
4. Marquis of Granby pub sign
Credits. This page was last revised on May 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 29, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
