City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Henry Irving
Actor
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music.
Location. 51° 30.589′ N, 0° 7.694′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. Marker is at the intersection of Orange Street and Irving Street, on the right when traveling north on Orange Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: City of Westminster, England WC2H 0HH, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Edith Cavell Memorial (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Bear & Staff (about 120 meters away); William Shakespeare (about 150 meters away); The Hampton Site (about 150 meters away); Boys of St. Martin’s School (about 150 meters away); Imperial Standards of Length (about 150 meters away); Sir Joshua Reynolds (about 180 meters away); Frank Matcham (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.
Regarding Henry Irving. In 1895 Henry Irving became the first actor to be awarded a knighthood,
Also see . . . Henry Irving on Wikipedia. (Submitted on May 26, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 180 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 26, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.