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

Joan Sims

1930–2001

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 11, 2026

1. Joan Sims Marker

Inscription.

Joan Sims
1930–2001
Actress
Lived Here

Erected 2002 by Comic Heritage.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 2001.

Location. 51° 30.024′ N, 0° 11.332′ W. Marker is in Kensington and Chelsea, England, in Greater London. It is in Kensington. It is at the intersection of Thackeray Street and Ansdell Street, on the left when traveling west on Thackeray Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17 Thackeray Street, Kensington and Chelsea, England W8 5NP, 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: Hubert Parry (within shouting distance of this marker); John Stuart Mill (within

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shouting distance of this marker); T. S. Eliot (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir Edward Burne-Jones (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); W. M. Thackeray (about 120 meters away); Sir John Simon (about 120 meters away); Samuel Palmer (about 120 meters away); Mrs Patrick Campbell (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kensington and Chelsea.

Also see . . .
1. The Unforgettable Joan Sims 1930 - 2001 (YouTube). (Submitted on October 4, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
2. Joan Sims (Wikipedia).

Irene Joan Marion Sims (9 May 1930 – 27 June 2001) was an English actress and comedienne, best remembered for her roles in the Carry On franchise, appearing in 24 of the films (the most for any actress).

(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. Joan Sims Marker

The plaque is affixed to Esmond Court, located behind the colonnade.

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 8 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.