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

James Boswell

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 26, 2026

1. James Boswell Marker

Inscription.
James Boswell
(1740-1795)
Biographer
Lived and died in a house on this site

Erected 1936 by London County Council.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is May 19, 1795.

Location. 51° 31.178′ N, 0° 8.543′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is in Fitzrovia. It is on Great Portland Street south of New Cavendish Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 122 Great Portland Street, City of Westminster, England W1W, 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: Carl Maria von Weber (a few steps from this marker); Edmond Malone (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct

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line); Wilkie Collins (about 90 meters away); David Edward Hughes (about 90 meters away); Kenneth Clark (about 150 meters away); Henry Fuseli (about 180 meters away); Arthur Pearson (about 180 meters away); Cedric Keith Simpson (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.

Also see . . . James Boswell (Wikipedia). Overview:

James Boswell, 9th Laird of Auchinleck (29 October 1740 (N.S.) – 19 May 1795), was a Scottish biographer, diarist, and lawyer, born in Edinburgh. He is best known for his biography of the English writer Samuel Johnson, Life of Samuel Johnson, which is commonly said to be the greatest biography written in the English language. A great mass of Boswell's diaries, letters, and private papers were recovered from the 1920s to the 1950s, and their publication by Yale University significantly elevated his standing among modern scholars.

(Submitted on May 4, 2026.)

Additional keywords. blue plaque

James Boswell Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 26, 2026

2. James Boswell Marker - wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 4, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.