Soho in City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
William Nicholson
(1824 - 1909)
| — | Distiller, Politician, Cricket Player, Benefactor | — |
Photographed by Michael Herrick, July 29, 2018
1. William Nicholson Marker
This alehouse is part of the Nicholson's heritage collection. They're all different, yet they all owe something to the man who founded them. William Nicholson was a Victorian all-rounder - a businessman, MP, and sporting hero. He played first-class cricket, ran the family's distilling business, and financed Lord's cricket ground and its famous pavilion. In 1873, William revitalised a collection of characterful alehouses, each one an architectural delight with a strong sense of place and individuality. William added craftsmanship - marble, tiling, vibrant leaded windows - and his larger-than-life personality. William's influence is lasting. His alehouses are still brimming with warmth, tradition, and timeless hospitality.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Food & Drink • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.
Location. 51° 30.811′ N, 0° 7.771′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is in Soho. It is on Charing Cross Road close to Moor Street, on the left when traveling north. Located on The Cambridge Pub.
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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: The Cambridge (here, next to this marker); Marks & Co Booksellers (within shouting distance of this marker); Great Dangaroo Flood (within shouting distance of this marker); Palace Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); The Three Greyhounds (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named William Nicholson (within shouting distance of this marker); The Montagu Pyke (within shouting distance of this marker); Roger Keith ‘Syd’ Barrett (1946-2006) (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City
Photographed by Michael Herrick, July 29, 2018
2. William Nicholson Marker on The Cambridge Pub
The marker is at the right of the entrance.
Also see . . . William Nicholson (distiller) on Wikipedia. (Submitted on August 24, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 310 times since then and 63 times this year. Last updated on November 13, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 24, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
