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Historical Markers and War Memorials in City of Westminster, England

 
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By Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018
“Swiss Court” Marker
1 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — “Swiss Court”
On Whitcomb Street at Coventry Street, on the left when traveling south on Whitcomb Street.
On 15 April 1991, on the occasion of the Swiss Confederation, the Right Worshipful the Lord Mayor of Westminster, Councillor David Avery named this area “Swiss Court” as a token of the lasting friendship between Switzerland and the United Kingdom. . . . Map (db m117772) HM
2 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — 1987 Great Storm
On Strand close to Villiers Street, on the left when traveling west.
In the early hours of Friday 16 October 1987 a great storm struck South East England. In four violent hours London lost 250,000 trees. Its skyline changed for ever. The Evening Standard launched a tree appeal and this English oak, placed here a . . . Map (db m122247) HM
3 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — A History of Golden Square
On Golden Square just west of Upper James Street, on the left when traveling west.
The name Golden Square would appear to originate from Gelding Close which referred to the land being used for the grazing of horses. A building licence was granted for the land in 1673 and development proceeded initiated by two speculators, John . . . Map (db m111770) HM
4 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — A History of Marble Arch
On Park Lane at Cumberland Gate, on the left when traveling north on Park Lane.
Marble Arch was designed by John Nash in 1828 to be the main entrance to Buckingham Palace. It was moved to its present site in 1851 when an extension was built to Buckingham Palace, leaving insufficient space for the Arch. Marble Arch . . . Map (db m121374) HM
5 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — A History of Mount Street GardensFormer burial ground of the parish of St. George's, Hanover Square
On Mount Street just east of South Audley Street.
Mount Street Gardens was first laid out as a public garden in 1889-90 on the site of a former burial ground belonging to the parish of St. George Hanover Square. Mount Street takes its name from Mount Field, which included Oliver's Mount, the . . . Map (db m121347) HM
6 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Admiral Edward Russell
On Southampton Street at Henrietta Street, on the left when traveling north on Southampton Street.
Here Lived and Died Admiral Edward Russell Earl of Orford Born 1653 Died 1727Map (db m118783) HM
7 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Air Chief Marshal Lord Dowding
On Strand at Aldwych, on the right when traveling west on Strand.
Air Chief Marshal Lord Dowding was Commander-in-Chief of Fighter Command, Royal Air Force, from its formation in 1936 until November 1940. He was thus responsible for the preparation for and the conduct of the Battle of Britain. With remarkable . . . Map (db m111385) HM WM
8 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Air Chief Marshal Sir Keith Park (1892 - 1975)Defender of London 1940
On Waterloo Place at Pall Mall, on the left when traveling north on Waterloo Place.
Air Chief Marshal Sir Keith Park commanded Number 11 Group Fighter Command which defended London and South East England successfully during the Battle of Britain Responsible for the hour by hour decisions of 11 Group New Zealander Keith Park . . . Map (db m111059) HM WM
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9 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Alan Brooke
On Whitehall at Richmond Terrace, on the right when traveling north on Whitehall.
. . . Map (db m117921) HM WM
10 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Andrew Young
On Strand at Essex Street, on the right when traveling east on Strand.
In Memory Of Andrew Young F S I First Valuer to the London County Council 1889 — 1914 He Laboured to Beautify The London He LovedMap (db m118774) HM
11 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Animals In War
On Park Lane at Brook Gate, on the left when traveling north on Park Lane.
This monument is dedicated to all the animals that served and died alongside British and Allied Forces in wars and campaigns throughout time They had no choice Many and various animals were employed to support British and Allied Forces in . . . Map (db m121337) WM
12 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Ann Oldfield1683 - 1730
On Grosvenor Street just west of Broadbent Street, on the left when traveling west.
Actress First occupant of this house 1725-1730Map (db m110232) HM
13 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Anthony Trollope(1815-1882)
On Montagu Square just south of Montagu Place.
Novelist Lived HereMap (db m109080) HM
14 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Apollo TheatreTheatreland - Heart of the Perforning Arts in London
On Shaftesbury Avenue at Rupert Street, on the left when traveling east on Shaftesbury Avenue.
Originally intended for musicals, the Apollo Theatre opened in 1901 with a farce called the 'Belle of Bohemia'. A popular policy of musicals, drama and comedy has continued to the present day. Notable long-runs in recent years include . . . Map (db m121302) HM
15 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Augustus Pitt-Rivers
On Grosvenor Gardens at Hobart Place, on the left when traveling north on Grosvenor Gardens.
Lieutenant General Augustus Henry Lane Fox Pitt-Rivers 1827-1900 Anthropologist and Archaeologist lived hereMap (db m118103) HM
16 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Australian War Memorial
On Grosvenor Place at Constitution Hill, on the right when traveling north on Grosvenor Place.
Whatever burden you are to carry We also will shoulder that burden Australia   United Kingdom 1914   1918 1939   1945 This Memorial Honours The Commitment Of Australians Who served alongside Britain and her Allies In defence of . . . Map (db m118093) WM
17 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Bali Bombings Memorial
On Horse Guards Road at The Clive Steps, on the right when traveling north on Horse Guards Road.
In Memory of the 202 Innocent People Killed by an Act of Terrorism in Kuta on the Island of Bali, Indonesia on the 12th of October 2002 The British Citizens Lost Are Here Lovingly Remembered ( the names and ages of those lost are . . . Map (db m118023) HM
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18 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Benedict Arnold
On Gloucester Place just north of Blandford Street, on the right when traveling north.
Major General Benedict Arnold American Patriot resided here from 1796 until his death June 14, 1801Map (db m109141) HM
19 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Benjamin Disraeli
On Park Lane close to Upper Grosvenor Street, on the right when traveling north.
Here lived Benjamin Disraeli Earl of Beaconsfield From 1839 To 1873Map (db m121338) HM
20 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Benjamin Franklin(1706-1790)
On Craven Street just south of Strand, on the left when traveling south.
lived hereMap (db m109506) HM
21 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Benny Green
On Cleveland Street just south of Euston Road, on the right when traveling south.
Musician Writer Broadcaster Benny Green 1927-1998 lived here 1932-1962 Map (db m115329) HM
22 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Bomber Command Memorial
On Piccadilly at Duke of Wellington Place, on the left when traveling west on Piccadilly.
The fighters are our salvation but the bombers alone provide the means of victory Winston Churchill · September 1940 This memorial is dedicated to the 55,573 airmen from the United Kingdom British Commonwealth & Allied Nations who served . . . Map (db m118090) WM
23 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Boys of St. Martin’s School
Near Duncannon Street at Adelaide Street, on the left when traveling east.
Boys of St. Martin’s School Rest in Peace A. Askew · R. McMillan · W.C.A. Payne · W. Padwick · E.W. Rundle · C. Stone · W.T. Messenger · W.R.J. Price · W.F. Boulter M.M · W. Briggs · W.F. Marsh · C.W. Pratt · E.J. Gilmore · H. Yeates · G. . . . Map (db m122249) WM
24 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Brigade of GuardsCrimean War Memorial
On Pall Mall at Waterloo Place, on the right when traveling west on Pall Mall.
To the Memory of 2162 Officers Non-Comd. Officers and Privates of the Brigade of Guards Who Fell During the War with Russia In 1854-56 Erected by their comradesMap (db m117833) WM
25 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Britain In Bloom
Near Victoria Embankment close to Savoy Street, on the left when traveling north.
Britain In Bloom London Regional Trophy 1971 Presented By The London Tourist Board To The City of Westminster Winner Of The Above Award And Planted By The Right Worshipful The Lord Mayor Councillor John Wells On 7th January 1972 . . . Map (db m117966) HM
26 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — British Broadcasting Company Studios
On Savoy Place at Victoria Embankment, on the right when traveling south on Savoy Place.
From 1923 to 1932 The Studios and Offices of The British Broadcasting Company And its Successor The British Broadcasting Corporation Were in this BuildingMap (db m117970) HM
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27 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Broad Street Pump
On Broadwick Street at Lexington Street, on the right when traveling east on Broadwick Street.
The Red Granite kerbstone marks the site of the historic BROAD STREET PUMP associated with Dr. John Snow's discovery in 1854 that Cholera is conveyed by water Map (db m145183) HM
28 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Buckingham Palace
Near Spur Road just south of The Mall, on the left when traveling south.
[Left side] Buckingham Palace is the principal official residence of the British Monarch. It stands on the site of a country house, built for the Duke of Buckingham, which was purchased in 1761 by George III and re-modelled by Sir William . . . Map (db m199129) HM
29 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Bush HouseBBC Heritage Trail
On Aldwych at Kingsway, on the right when traveling east on Aldwych.
International radio, television and online content made here 1941-2012Map (db m111183) HM
30 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Canada MemorialMémorial du Canada
On Constitution Hill at The Mall, on the left when traveling east on Constitution Hill.
Lest we forget … to whom this memorial is dedicated. Designed by Canadian sculptor Pierre Granche and unveiled by Her Majesty The Queen in 1994, this memorial pays tribute to the nearly one million Canadian and Newfoundland men and women who . . . Map (db m118062) WM
31 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Canaletto
On Beak Street at Upper James Street, on the right when traveling west on Beak Street.
Antonio Canal called Canaletto (1697 - 1768) Venetian Painter
lived hereMap (db m110190) HM
32 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Canterbury Province New Zealand
On Whitehall at Great Scotland yard, on the left when traveling north on Whitehall.
In March 1848 on this site formerly 41 Charing Cross the Canterbury Association met and planned the settlement of the province founded on the 16 December 1850 by English settlers led by John Robert Godley.Map (db m118029) HM
33 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Captain James Cook
On The Mall at Spring Gardens, on the left when traveling west on The Mall.
R.N.   F.R.S. Born 1728     Died 1779 Circumnavigator of the Globe · Explorer of the Pacific Ocean · He laid the Foundations of The British Empire in Austrailia and New Zealand Charted the Shores of Newfoundland and Traversed the Ocean Gates . . . Map (db m117785) HM
34 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Cardinal Wiseman
On Golden Square just east of Upper John Street, on the left when traveling east.
Cardinal Wiseman
(1802-1865) lived hereMap (db m111724) HM
35 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Cavendish Square
Near Cavendish Square just north of Margaret Street.
Cavendish Square was planned in 1717 as the centrepiece of the new Marylebone estate of Edward Harley, Earl of Oxford and Mortimer. The square is named after Lady Henrietta Cavendish Holies, his wife, through whom he succeeded to the manor of . . . Map (db m111731) HM
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36 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Charing Cross
On Strand at Duncannon Street, on the right when traveling north on Strand.
The Charing Cross Monument is modeled on an early medieval commemorative cross erected by King Edward I for his Queen Eleanor I of Castile (1246-90). Twelve crosses marked the journey of her funeral cortege from Harby near Lincoln where she died, . . . Map (db m157347) HM
37 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Charles Bridgeman
On Broadwick Street at Lexington Street, on the right when traveling west on Broadwick Street.
Landscape Gardener lived here 1723-1738Map (db m110225) HM
38 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Charles Edmund Peczenik1877 - 1967
On Grosvenor Square at Carlos Place, on the left when traveling west on Grosvenor Square.
Architect Lived hereMap (db m111701) HM
39 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Charles G. Gordon CB
On Victoria Embankment at Horse Guards Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Victoria Embankment.
Charles G. Gordon CB Major · General · Royal · Engineers Killed at Khartovm XXVI Janvary MDCCCLXXXVMap (db m117942) HM WM
40 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Charles James Napier
On Cockspur Street at Whitehall, on the left when traveling east on Cockspur Street.
Charles James Napier General Born MDCCLXXXII Died MDCCCLIII Erected by Public Subscription The Most Numerous Contributors Being Private SoldiersMap (db m118034) HM
41 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Charles Townley1737-1805
On Queen Anne's Gate just east of Carteret Street, on the left when traveling east.
Antiquary and Collector lived here Map (db m120671) HM
42 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Charles X1757-1836
On South Audley Street at South Street, on the right when traveling south on South Audley Street.
last Bourbon King of France lived here 1805-1814Map (db m109881) HM
43 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Chindit Memorial
On Victoria Embankment at Richmond Terrace, on the left when traveling north on Victoria Embankment.
[Front:] The Chindit Badge Portraying a Chinthe, A Mythical Beast, Guardian of Burmese Temples from which was derived the name Chindits, their motto being The Boldest Measures Are The Safest In Memory Of All Who . . . Map (db m111474) HM WM
44 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Church of the Assumption
On Warwick Street just south of Beak Street, on the left when traveling south.
A Catholic chapel belonging to the Portuguese Embassy at 24 Golden Square existed here in the early 18h century. In 1747 the Portuguese Embassy moved elsewhere and the house and chapel were taken over by the Bavarian Embassy. The chapel was . . . Map (db m211951) HM
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45 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Cleopatra's Needle
On Victoria Embankment close to Savoy Street, on the right when traveling north.
( northeast side ) This obelisk quarried at Syene was erected at On (Heliopolis) by the Pharaoh Thothmes III about 1500 B.C. Lateral inscriptions were added nearly two centuries later by Ramses the Great Removed during the Greek . . . Map (db m117968) HM
46 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Colen Campbell1676-1729
On Brook Street at Gilbert Street, on the left when traveling east on Brook Street.
Architect and Author of Vitruvius Britannicus lived and died hereMap (db m109299) HM
47 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Constance Spry1886-1960
On South Audley Street at Aldford Street, on the left when traveling north on South Audley Street.
Designer in Flowers worked here 1934-1960Map (db m109292) HM
48 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Cromwell Association Memorial Tablet
On Parliament Square at St. Margaret’s Street, on the right when traveling south on Parliament Square.
This tablet is erected by the Cromwell Association to the memory of the undermentioned whose remains were disinterred from Westminster Abbey at the time of the restoration of King Charles II and were in September 1661 buried in this churchyard of . . . Map (db m117908) HM
49 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Dame Katharine Furse G.B.E.
On S Audley Street close to Stanhope Gate, on the left when traveling north.
On this site in January 1918 Dame Katharine Furse G.B.E. Established the first headquarters of the W.R.N.S. Womens Royal Naval ServiceMap (db m121376) HM
50 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — David Bowie1947-2016 — BBC Music Day —
On St. Anne's Court just east of Wardour Street, on the left when traveling east.
His albums Hunky Dory and The Rise & Fall of Ziggy Stardust, and the iconic single Space Oddity were recorded here at Trident Studios Awarded by BBC Radio LondonMap (db m109081) HM
51 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Don Arden and “Small Faces”
On Carnaby Street at Beak Street, on the right when traveling south on Carnaby Street.
Impresario Don Arden And Mod Band “Small Faces” (Steve Marriott, Ronnie Lane, Kenny Jones, Ian McLagan and Jimmy Winston) Worked Here 1965-1967Map (db m117770) HM
52 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Dr. John Snow1813 - 1858
On Frith Street at Bateman Street, on the right when traveling south on Frith Street.
Pioneer Anaesthetist and Epidemiologist lived in a house on this siteMap (db m110228) HM
53 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Dr. John SnowNational Chemical Landmark
On Broadwick Street.
Dr John Snow (1813 - 1858) founding father of Epidemiology. In 1854 his research linked deaths to the water pump near this site and thus determined that cholera is a water borne disease.Map (db m145194) HM
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54 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Dr. Joseph Rogers1821-1889
On Dean Street at Bateman Street, on the right when traveling north on Dean Street.
Dr. Joseph Rogers Health Care Reformer lived hereMap (db m109140) HM
55 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Duck Island CottageSwiss Chalet for a British Bird-Keeper
On Horse Guards Road, 0.3 kilometers south of The Mall, on the right when traveling south.
This pretty cottage was built in 1841 as the home of the bird-keeper in St. James's Park. It also had a club room for the Ornithological Society of London, which once helped to look after the park's duck and geese. The design, like a Swiss . . . Map (db m110146) HM
56 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Duke of York Column
On The Mall at Horse Guards Road, on the right when traveling west on The Mall.
Frederick Duke of York 1763 — 1827 Second Son of George III Commander-in-Chief of the British ArmyMap (db m117787) HM WM
57 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Dwight David Eisenhower
Near Upper Brook Street at Grosvenor Square.
Dwight David Eisenhower October 14, 1890 - March 28, 1969 General of the Army President of the United States A Life of Service to Freedom 1915 Graduated from West Point 1916 . . . Map (db m112857) HM WM
58 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Edith Cavell Memorial
On Charing Cross Road at St. Martin's Place, on the right when traveling north on Charing Cross Road.
Humanity · Fortitude · Devotion · Sacrifice Edith Cavell Brussels Dawn October 12 1915 Patriotism is Not Enough I Must Have No Hatred or Bitterness For AnyoneMap (db m122250) HM
59 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Edmund Burke
On Gerrard Street at Macclesfield Street, on the right when traveling east on Gerrard Street.
Author and Statesman, ———————— lived here. ———————— B • 1729. D • 1797. Map (db m116776) HM
60 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Edward Gibbon1737-1794
On Betinck Street just east of Welbeck Street, on the right when traveling west.
Historian lived in a house on this site 1773-1783Map (db m111239) HM
61 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Eisenhower's D-Day Headquarters
On St James's Square just north of Pall Mall, on the left when traveling south.
The United States of America recognizes the selfless service and manifold contributions of General Dwight David Eisenhower, Supreme Allied Commander, 1944-1945. At this site, General Eisenhower, on behalf of freedom loving peoples throughout the . . . Map (db m116814) HM WM
62 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Eminent Artists
On Robert Street close to John Adam Street, on the left when traveling north.
London County Council Robert Adam Thomas Hood John Galsworthy Sir James Barrie and Other Eminent Artists and Writers lived hereMap (db m122123) HM
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63 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Emmeline Pankhurst
On Abingdon Street at Great College Street, on the right when traveling south on Abingdon Street.
Emmeline Pankhurst 1858 1928 This Statue Of Emmeline Pankhurst Was Erected As A Tribute To Her Courageous Leadership Of The Movement For The Enfranchisement Of WomenMap (db m121946) HM
64 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Ernest Bevin1881-1951
On South Moulton Street at Davies Street, on the right when traveling north on South Moulton Street.
Trade Union Leader and Statesman lived here in flat No. 8 1931-1939Map (db m109547) HM
65 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Essex Street
On Essex Street at Strand on Essex Street.
ESSEX STREET was laid out in the grounds by NICHOLAS BARBON in 1675 Among many famous lawyers who lived here were Sir ORLANDO BRIDGEMAN c.1606-1674 Lord Keeper, HENRY FIELDING 1707-1754 Novelist and BRASS CROSBY . . . Map (db m114240) HM
66 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Farm Street ChurchJesuit Church of the Immaculate Conception
On Mount Street just east of South Audley Street.
This Church of the Society of Jesus in the Mayfair district of London, is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary and has special place in the hearts of many people, Popularly known as Farm Street Church, it harks back to . . . Map (db m110250) HM
67 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Felix Mendelssohn
On Upper Belgrave Street at Wilton Street, on the right when traveling west on Upper Belgrave Street.
Felix Mendelssohn 1809-1847 Composer stayed hereMap (db m118102) HM
68 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Field Marshal Earl Haig Memorial
On Whitehall at Horse Guards Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Whitehall.
Field Marshal Earl Haig Commander-in-Chief of the British Armies In France 1915 – 1918Map (db m118058) HM WM
69 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Fleet Air Arm Memorial
On Victoria Embankment close to Richmond Terrace, on the left when traveling north.
To the Everlasting Memory of All the Men and Women from the United Kingdom, the British Commonwealth and the Many Allied Nations Who Have Given Their Lives Whilst Serving in the Royal Naval Air Service and the Fleet Air Arm. He rode upon a . . . Map (db m117926) WM
70 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Foch
On Buckingham Palace Road at Victoria Street, on the right when traveling south on Buckingham Palace Road.
( south face, front ) Foch 1851     1929 ( east face ) I Am Conscious Of Having Served England As I Served My Own Country ( north face, rear ) Marechal Ferdinand Foch Marechal de l'Armee Britannique . . . Map (db m118109) WM
71 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — For His Majesty's PleasureBirds, Boats and Bathing
On Horse Guards Road, 0.3 kilometers The Mall.
About 350 years ago, workmen dug a canal in St. James's Park for the enjoyment of the fun-loving Charles II. The King swam in the canal in the summer and skated on the ice in winter; He spent many hours feeding his collection of . . . Map (db m109493) HM
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72 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Former Wardour Street Clubs
On Wardour Street at Gerrard Street, on the left when traveling north on Wardour Street.
This is the Former site of the.... 1960s - Flamingo Club Where Georgie Fame recorded "Night Train" 1970s - Whiskey-A-Go-Go Where James Brown and Kool & the Gang played 1980s and 90s - The Wag Club In 1984 David . . . Map (db m116768) HM
73 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Foundation StoneInstitution of Engineering and Technology
On Savoy Place at Victoria Embankment, on the right when traveling south on Savoy Place.
Victoria Queen of Great Britain and Ireland Empress of India Laid With Her Own Hand This Foundation Stone 24th March 1886Map (db m117969) HM
74 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Francis Barraud
Near Piccadilly (England Route A4) just west of Down Street.
In 1899 at 126 Piccadilly Francis Barraud completed his famous painting of 'Nipper' that became known as His Master's VoiceMap (db m132019) HM
75 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Frank Matcham
On Charing Cross Road close to Cranbourn Street, on the right when traveling north.
Frank Matcham (1854 – 1920) Designed this theatre Frank Matcham SocietyMap (db m122352) HM
76 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Franklin
On Waterloo Place at Carlton House Terrace, on the right when traveling south on Waterloo Place.
Franklin To the Great Arctic Navigator And His Brave Companions Who Sacrificed Their Lives in Completing The Discovery of the North West Passage A.D. 1847-8 Erected By the Unanimous Vote of Parliament ( south side ) Her . . . Map (db m117745) HM
77 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Frederick Winsor1763-1830
On Pall Mall at Carlton Gardens, on the left when traveling west on Pall Mall.
Gave the world's first demonstration of street lighting by coal gas, from a retort located here June 1807 Map (db m116810) HM
78 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Gaiety Theatre
On Strand at Catherine Street, on the left when traveling south on Strand.
Gaiety Theatre On this site until 1957 stood the re-sited Gaiety Theatre which continued the tradition set by its predecessor for musical comedies, and famed during the 1890’s for the delightful Gaiety Girls and their Stage Door . . . Map (db m118786) HM
79 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — General Don Jose de San Martin
On Wilton Cres at Grosvenor Cres, on the right when traveling south on Wilton Cres.
General Don Jose de San Martin 1778 – 1850 Founder of the Argentine Independence He Also Gave Freedom To Chile and Peru ( right side ) The Argentine British Community In Argentina To the People of London ( . . . Map (db m118101) HM
80 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — General Pasquale Paoli1725-1807
On South Audley Street, 0.03 kilometers south of Deanery Street, on the right when traveling south.
Who fought tirelessly for the freedom of Corsica lived in a building on this site 'Babbu di a Patria' Map (db m109883) HM
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81 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — George Edmund Street1824 - 1881
On Cavendish Square at Harley Street, on the left when traveling east on Cavendish Square.
Architect lived hereMap (db m111695) HM
82 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — George Frideric Handel1685-1759
On Brook Street just west of New Bond Street, on the right when traveling east.
Composer lived in this house from 1723 and died here Map (db m109064) HM
83 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — George Seferis1900-1971
On Upper Brook Street just east of Park Street, on the right when traveling east.
Greek Ambassador Poet and Nobel Laureate lived here 1957-1962Map (db m109465) HM
84 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — George, Duke of Cambridge
On Whitehall at Whitehall Place, on the right when traveling north on Whitehall.
. . . Map (db m118027) HM
85 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Globe TheatreTheatreland - Heart of the Performing Arts in London
On Rupert Street at Shaftesbury Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Rupert Street.
The third theatre to bear the title of its bankside namesake was originally known as the 'Hick's Theatre' and was built by the eminent theatre designer W G R Sprague. The Globe Theatre continues to delight with a successful mix of serious drama and . . . Map (db m111360) HM
86 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Glockenspiel
On Whitcomb Street at Coventry Street, on the right when traveling south on Whitcomb Street.
Glockenspiel with 27 bells, a musical automaton clock and a procession of herdsmen and their animals ascending the alpine meadows. Dedicated in 1985 by the people of the Confederation of Switzerland and of the Principality of Liechtenstein to . . . Map (db m117773) HM
87 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Great Storm Oak Tree
Near Victoria Embankment at Savoy Street, on the left when traveling north.
This Oak Tree Was Planted By The Lord Mayor Of Westminster Councillor Kevin Gardner B.D.S. On Behalf Of The Employees Of Shell U.K. As One Of The Trees Planted To Replace Those That Were Lost During The Great Storm Of 16-17 October . . . Map (db m117963) HM
88 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Grosvenor Chapel
On South Audley Street at Aldford Street, on the left when traveling south on South Audley Street.
In this chapel the armed forces of the United States of America held divine service during the Great War of 1939 to 1945 and gave thanks to God for the victory of the Allies.Map (db m111356) HM WM
89 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Guards Division Memorial
On Horse Guards Road at The Mall, on the right when traveling south on Horse Guards Road.
( east face ) To the Glory of God and in Memory of the Officers Warrant Officers Non Commissioned Officers & Guardsmen of His Majesty’s Regiments of Foot Guards Who Gave Their Lives for Their King and Country During the Great War 1914 . . . Map (db m117845) WM
90 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Harry Errington
On Rathbone Place.
On the night of 17th September 1940 during The Blitz, at London Auxiliary Fire Station stood on this site when it was hit by a bomb Fireman Harry Ehrengott (Errington), son of Jewish immigrants living in Soho, won the George Cross the highest . . . Map (db m160254) HM
91 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Hector Berlioz1803 - 1869
On Queen Anne Street just west of Wimpole Street, on the right when traveling west.
Composer stayed here in 1851Map (db m111480) HM
92 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Henry Irving
On Orange Street at Irving Street, on the right when traveling north on Orange Street.
Henry Irving Actor Born 1838 · Died 1905 · Knight · Litt D Dublin · D Litt Cambridge · Ll D Glasgow · Erected by English Actors and Actresses and by Others Connected with the theatre in this countryMap (db m117784) HM
93 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Her Majesty's TheatreTheatreland - Heart of the Performing Arts in London
On Charles II Street at Haymarket, on the left when traveling west on Charles II Street.
In 1705 Sir John Vanbrugh built the first of four theatres on this famous site. The second theatre, known variously as 'The King's' and 'Her Majesty's', was the home of Italian opera, while the present theatre, designed by C J Phipps . . . Map (db m113934) HM
94 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Herbert Henry Asquith
On Cavendish Square at Henrietta Place when traveling north on Cavendish Square.
1st Earl of Oxford and Asquith 1852 - 1928 Statesmen lived hereMap (db m111694) HM
95 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Herbert Tree
On Haymarket at Charles II Street on Haymarket.
This theatre was founded in 1897 by Herbert Tree Actor & directed by him until his death 1917Map (db m113923) HM
96 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Herman Melville1819-1891
On Craven Street at Northumberland Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Craven Street.
Author of Moby Dick lived here in 1849Map (db m109501) HM
97 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Ho Chi Minh1890-1969
On Haymarket Street at Pall Mail when traveling south on Haymarket Street.
Founder of Modern Vietnam worked in 1913 at the Carlton Hotel which stood on this site Map (db m109068) HM
98 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Horse Guards Parade
On Horse Guards Road at The Mall, on the right when traveling south on Horse Guards Road.
Horse Guards Parade This panoramic panel has been placed here to mark the 80th birthday of Her Majesty The Queen. It shows a representation of the Queen's Birthday Parade, the annual ceremony of Trooping of the Colour on Horse Guards Parade. The . . . Map (db m117864) HM
99 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — HQS Wellington
On Victoria Embankment close to Temple Place, on the left when traveling west.
HQS Wellington is a unique part of Britain’s maritime heritage and the last surviving example of a wartime escort ship in Britain. Wellington was built for the Royal Navy in 1934 and during the second World War served in the Battle of the . . . Map (db m118304) HM WM
100 United Kingdom, England, Greater London, City of Westminster — Imperial Camel Corps
Near Victoria Embankment at Savoy Street, on the left when traveling north.
To the Glorious and Immortal Memory of the Officers NCO’s and Men of the Imperial Camel Corps · British Australian New Zealand Indian Who Fell in Action or Died of Wounds and Disease in Egypt Sinai and Palestine 1916-1917-1918 . . . Map (db m117962) WM

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