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° 30.809′ N, 0° 7.821′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. It is in Soho. It is at the intersection of Greek Street and Old Comton Street, on the right when traveling north on Greek Street.
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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 Three Greyhounds (here, next to this marker); Great Dangaroo Flood (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named William Nicholson (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cambridge (within shouting distance of this marker); John Logie Baird (within shouting distance of this marker); Peter Cook (within shouting distance of this marker); Palace Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in
Photographed by Michael Herrick, July 29, 2018
2. William Nicholson Marker on the Three Greyhounds Pub
The marker is on the left-most column.
Also see . . . William Nicholson (distiller) on Wikipedia. (Submitted on August 28, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 240 times since then and 20 times this year. Last updated on November 13, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 28, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
