Deansgate in Manchester in Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Roy Castle OBE

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 14, 2026

1. Roy Castle OBE Marker

Inscription. Roy Castle OBE
1932–1994
Entertainer

Erected 2003 by Comic Heritage.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.

Location. 53° 28.722′ N, 2° 15.074′ W. Marker is in Manchester, England, in Greater Manchester. It is in Deansgate. It is at the intersection of Quay Street and Byrom Street, on the left when traveling east on Quay Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3 Quay Street, Manchester, England M3 4AL, 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: Sir Harry Secombe C.B.E. (here, next to this marker); Norman Evans (here, next to this marker); The Together Trust (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Sir Edward Frankland PhD FRS / Sir Henry Enfield Roscoe BA PhD FRS (within shouting distance of this marker); Richard Cobden / Owens College (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Edward Stuart (within shouting distance of this marker); St. John’s Church Memorial (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Castlefield (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manchester.

Also see . . .
1. Roy Castle (Wikipedia).

Roy Castle (31 August 1932 – 2 September 1994) was an English dancer, singer, comedian, actor, television presenter and musician. An accomplished jazz trumpet player, he could also play many other instruments. In a career as a versatile performer on stage, television and film, he became best known to British television viewers as long-running presenter of the children's series Record Breakers.

(Submitted on November 8, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

2. BBCtv October 1975. "The Record Breakers" - Roy Castle (Youtube, 1:09). (Submitted on November 10, 2026.)

Additional keywords. blue plaque

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 14, 2026

2. Roy Castle OBE Marker

This plaque is one of a set that can be viewed at the entrance to the Manchester Opera House.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 8, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.