Chorlton-on-Medlock in Manchester in Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Adolphe Valette
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 14, 2026
1. Adolphe Valette Marker
(1876–1942)
French painter and teacher
in the School of Art
(1907–1920)
Erected by The City of Manchester.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.
Location. 53° 28.188′ N, 2° 14.293′ W. Marker is in Manchester, England, in Greater Manchester. It is in Chorlton-on-Medlock. It can be reached from the intersection of Oxford Road and Cavendish Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 153 Oxford Rd, Manchester, England M1 7DY, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North West England. 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: Sylvia Pankhurst (here, next to this marker); Fifth Pan African Conference (within shouting
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Also see . . . Pierre Adolphe Valette (Wikipedia).
Pierre Adolphe Valette (13 October 1876 – 18 April 1942) was a French Impressionist painter who spent most of his career in England. His most acclaimed paintings are urban landscapes of Manchester, now in the collection of Manchester Art Gallery. Today, he is chiefly remembered as L. S. Lowry's tutor.(Submitted on November 2, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Additional keywords. blue plaque
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 14, 2026
2. Adolphe Valette Marker
The plaque is one of two located at the entrance to the Manchester School of Art.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 2, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
