City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Sir John Gielgud

1904 - 2000

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 13, 2017

1. Sir John Gielgud Marker

Inscription. Actor and Director
lived here
1945-1976

Erected 2017 by English Heritage.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment.

Location. 51° 29.829′ N, 0° 7.653′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. Marker is on Cowley Street just north of Great Peter Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16 Cowley Street, City of Westminster, England SW1P 3LZ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lord Reith (a few steps from this marker); T.E. Lawrence (within shouting distance of this marker); W.T. Stead (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Emmeline Pankhurst (about 180 meters away); The Jewel Tower (about 180 meters away); The Burghers of Calais (about 180 meters away); Sir Thomas Peirson Frank (about 210 meters away); The Buxton Memorial (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.

Also see . . . Dame Judi Dench Unveils Blue Plaque for Sir John Gielgud (English Heritage). "A blue plaque has been unveiled for actor and director Sir John Gielgud by his long-time

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friend and fellow actor Dame Judi Dench....Gielgud's stage and screen career spanned 75 years and he is one of the only people to receive an Oscar, a Grammy, an Emmy and a Tony....Gielgud's plaque was unveiled at 16 Cowley Street, Westminster - the beloved home he lived in from 1945 to 1976. Gielgud frequently entertained friends and colleagues at Cowley Street and, from the 1960s, shared the home with his partner, Martin Hensler." (Submitted on October 20, 2017.)

Sir John Gielgud Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 13, 2017

2. Sir John Gielgud Marker - Wide View

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 196 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 20, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.