Kensington in Kensington and Chelsea in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Sir Learie Constantine

1901–1971

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 11, 2026

1. Sir Learie Constantine Marker

Inscription. Sir
Learie Constantine
1901–1971
West Indian Cricketer
and Statesman
lived here
1949–1954

Erected 2013 by English Heritage.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Charity & Public Work • Civil Rights • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1949.

Location. 51° 29.729′ N, 0° 11.705′ W. Marker is in Kensington and Chelsea, England, in Greater London. It is in Kensington. It is on Lexham Gardens east of Lexham Mews, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 Lexham Gardens, Kensington and Chelsea, England W8 6JN, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in London

and 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: Kenny Everett (within shouting distance of

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this marker); Andrew Lang (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Benjamin Britten (about 210 meters away); Clementine Hozier (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Sir Alfred Hitchcock (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Adelaide Hall (approx. half a kilometer away); Holy Trinity Church (approx. 1.2 kilometers away); Victoria R (approx. 1.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kensington and Chelsea.

Also see . . . Constantine, Sir Learie (1901-1971) (English Heritage).

Britain’s first black peer, Sir Learie Constantine, was a cricketer, statesman and advocate of racial equality. It was while living at 101 Lexham Gardens in Earls Court that he wrote his most important work, Colour Bar (1954).

(Submitted on September 18, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 11, 2026

2. Sir Learie Constantine Marker

The marker is affixed to the second floor of 101 Lexham Gardens.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 18, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.