Earl's Court in Kensington and Chelsea in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Benjamin Britten
1913–1976
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 11, 2026
1. Benjamin Britten Marker
1913–1976
Composer
lived here
1931–1933
Erected 2001 by English Heritage.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1931.
Location. 51° 29.678′ N, 0° 11.538′ W. Marker is in Kensington and Chelsea, England, in Greater London. It is in Earl's Court. It is at the intersection of Cromwell Road and Marloes Road, on the left when traveling west on Cromwell Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 173 Cromwell Road, Kensington and Chelsea, England SW5 0SE, 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: Andrew Lang (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Sir Alfred Hitchcock (about 120 meters away);
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Also see . . . Britten, Benjamin, O.M. (1913-1976).
The composer Benjamin Britten is best known for the opera Peter Grimes (1945) and the War Requiem (1962). He is commemorated with a blue plaque at 173 Cromwell Road in Kensington.(Submitted on September 18, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Additional keywords. lgbtq, blue plaque
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 11, 2026
2. Benjamin Britten Marker
The marker may be spotted at the intersection of Marloes Road and Cromwell Road.
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 6 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.
