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

Hubert Parry

1848–1918

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 11, 2026

1. Hubert Parry Marker

Inscription.

Hubert Parry
1848–1918
Musician
lived here

Erected 1949 by London County Council.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1918.

Location. 51° 30.012′ N, 0° 11.386′ W. Marker is in Kensington and Chelsea, England, in Greater London. It is in Kensington. It is on Kensington Square west of Thackeray Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17 Kensington Square, Kensington and Chelsea, England W8 5SF, 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: John Stuart Mill (here, next to this marker); Joan Sims (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir Edward Burne-Jones (about 90

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meters away, measured in a direct line); Sir John Simon (about 90 meters away); Mrs Patrick Campbell (about 90 meters away); W. M. Thackeray (about 120 meters away); T. S. Eliot (about 120 meters away); Samuel Palmer (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kensington and Chelsea.

Also see . . .
1. Parry, Hubert (1848-1918) (English Heritage). (Submitted on October 4, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
2. Hubert Parry (Wikipedia).

Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry, 1st Baronet (27 February 1848 – 7 October 1918), was an English composer, teacher and historian of music...As a composer he is best known for the choral song "Jerusalem", his 1902 setting for the coronation anthem "I was glad", the choral and orchestral ode Blest Pair of Sirens, and the hymn tune "Repton", which sets the words "Dear Lord and Father of Mankind".

(Submitted on October 4, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

3. BBC Proms - Hubert Parry: Jerusalem (orch. Elgar) (YouTube). (Submitted on October 4, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Additional keywords. blue plaque

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 11, 2026

2. Hubert Parry Marker

The square plaque is located adjacent to the entrance of 17 Kensington Square.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 4, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.