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

Lord Ashfield

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 14, 2017

1. Lord Ashfield Marker

Inscription.
Albert
Herbert Stanley
Lord
Ashfield
1874-1948
First Chairman of
London Transport

lived here

Erected 1984 by Greater London Council.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars.

Location. 51° 30.521′ N, 0° 9.026′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. Marker is on South Street just east of South Audley Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 43 South Street, City of Westminster, England W1K 2XQ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. J. Arthur Rank (within shouting distance of this marker); St. George's School World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir Richard Westmacott (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles X (within shouting distance of this marker); Grosvenor Chapel (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Constance Spry (about 90 meters away); Farm Street Church (about 120 meters away); The Audley (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.

Also see . . . Albert Stanley, 1st Baron Ashfield (Wikipedia)

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. "Albert Henry Stanley, 1st Baron Ashfield, TD PC (8 August 1874 – 4 November 1948), born Albert Henry Knattriess, was a British-American businessman who was managing director, then chairman of the Underground Electric Railways Company of London (UERL) from 1910 to 1933 and chairman of the London Passenger Transport Board (LPTB) from 1933 to 1947....Although born in Britain, his early career was in the United States, where at a young age, he held senior positions in the developing tramway systems of Detroit and New Jersey...." (Submitted on November 10, 2017.)

Lord Ashfield Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 14, 2017

2. Lord Ashfield Marker - Wide View

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 496 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 10, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.