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

Kenneth Clark

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 26, 2026

1. Kenneth Clark Marker

Inscription.
Sir Kenneth Clark
1903-1983
Art historian and broadcaster
lived here 1934-1939

Erected 2021 by English Heritage.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music.

Location. 51° 31.176′ N, 0° 8.665′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is in Marylebone. It is at the intersection of Portland Place and New Cavendish Street, on the left when traveling south on Portland Place. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 30 Portland Place, City of Westminster, England W1B, 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: Arthur Pearson (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilkie Collins (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Svenska Residenset i London / The Swedish Residence in London (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Gage (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Carl Maria von Weber (about 120 meters away); James Boswell (about 150 meters away); Frederick Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts (about 150 meters away); General Władisław Sikorski (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.

Also see . . . Clark, Kenneth (1903-1983) (English Heritage). Overview:

Kenneth Clark was one of the most influential British art historians of his era. For many years he was Director of the National Gallery, London, but he became most famous as the presenter of the TV series Civilisation (1969). His blue plaque marks his home at 30 Portland Place in Marylebone, where he lived from 1934 until 1939.

(Submitted on May 3, 2026.)

Additional keywords. blue plaque

Kenneth Clark Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 26, 2026

2. Kenneth Clark Marker - wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 3, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.