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Unveiling the Lee Miller and Sir Roland Penrose Blue Plaque Unveiling the Lee Miller and Sir Roland Penrose Blue Plaque.Blue plaques, erected in London since 1867, are among the most familiar features of the capital’s streetscape. They adorn the façades of buildings in areas as different as Primrose Hill, Soho and Wimbledon; some of these buildings are grand, others look very ordinary, but all are connected by the fact that a remarkable person lived or worked there at some point in history.

Blue plaques celebrate great figures of the past and the buildings that they inhabited. They open a window into another time by showing us where the great and the good have penned their masterpieces, developed new technologies, lived or died. Actors, authors, politicians, painters, scientists, sportsmen, campaigners and reformers – people from different countries, cultures and backgrounds – have all been commemorated in this way.

The London blue plaques scheme has been run by English Heritage since 1986, and continues to grow at a rate of around 10-15 plaques each year. In their full range, totalling over 800, the capital’s plaques build up a fascinating picture of the varied activities of different ages and the achievements of London’s myriad residents.

A pilot extension of the blue plaques scheme on a national basis took place in 1998-2005; in these years, plaques were erected in Liverpool & Merseyside, Birmingham, Portsmouth and Southampton.

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A - London Blue Plaques

ABRAHAMS, HAROLD (1899-1978)
Olympic athlete, lived here
Hodford Lodge, 2 Hodford Road, NW11
Barnet 2007

ADAM, Robert (1728-1792),
Architect; Thomas HOOD (1799-1845), Poet; John GALSWORTHY (1867-1933), Novelist and Playwright; Sir James BARRIE (1860-1937), Dramatist; and other eminent artists and writers lived here.
1-3 Robert Street, Adelphi, WC2
Westminster 1950

ADAMS, Henry Brooks
See UNITED STATES EMBASSY

ALDRIDGE, Ira (1807-1867),
Shakespearian Actor, 'The African Roscius', lived here.
5 Hamlet Road, Upper Norwood, SE19
Bromley 2007

ADELPHI TERRACE
This building stands on the site of Adelphi Terrace built by the brothers ADAM in 1768-1774. Famous residents in the Terrace include Topham (1739-1780), friend of Dr Johnson and Lady Diana BEAUCLERK (1734-1808), Amateur Artist; David GARRICK (1717-1779), Actor;-Richard D'OYLY CARTE (1844-1901), Savoy Opera Promoter; Thomas HARDY (1840-1928), Poet and Novelist and George Bernard SHAW (1856-1950), Author and Playwright. The London School of Economics and the Savage Club also had their premises here.
Supersedes separate plaques to David Garrick at No. 5 Adelphi Terrace, and the brothers Adam at No. 4, destroyed during the demolition of the Terrace in 1936.
The Adelphi, WC2
Westminster 1952

ALEXANDER, Sir George (1858-1918),
Actor-Manager, lived here.
57 Pont Street, SW1
Kensington and Chelsea 1951

ALEXANDRA PALACE
See TELEVISION

ALLENBY, Field Marshal Edmund Henry Hynman, Viscount (1861-1936),
lived here 1928-1936.
24 Wetherby Gardens, SW5
Kensington and Chelsea 1960

ALMA-TADEMA, Sir Laurance, OM (1836-1912),
Painter, lived here 1886-1912.
44 Grove End Road, St John's Wood, NW8
Westminster 1975

AMBROSE, Bert (c.1896-1971)
Dance Band Leader, lived and played here, 1927-1940
The May Fair Hotel, Stratton Street, W1
Westminster 2005

ANDERSON, Dr Elizabeth Garrett
See GARRETT ANDERSON

ARDIZZONE, Edward (1900-1979),
Artits and Illustrator, lived here 1920-1972.
130 Elgin Avenue, W9
Westminster 2007

ARKWRIGHT, Sir Richard (1732-1792),
Industrialist and Inventor, lived here.
8 Adam Street, WC2
Westminster 1984

ARNE, Thomas (1710-1778),
Composer, lived here.
31 King Street, Covent Garden, WC2
Westminster 1988

ARNOLD, Sir Edwin (1832-1904),
Poet and Journalist, lived and died here.
31 Bolton Gardens, SW5
Kensington and Chelsea 1931

ARNOLD, Matthew (1822-1888),
Poet and Critic, lived here.
2 Chester Square, SW1
Westminster 1954

ASHFIELD, Albert Henry Stanley, Lord Ashfield (1874-1948),
First Chairman of London Transport, lived here.
43 South Street, Mayfair, W1
Westminster 1984

ASQUITH, Herbert Henry, 1st Earl of Oxford and Asquith (1852-1928),
Statesman, lived here.
20 Cavendish Square, W1
Westminster 1951

ASTAFIEVA, Princess Seraphine (1876-1934),
Ballet dancer, lived and taught here.
152 King's Road, SW3
Kensington and Chelsea 1968

ASTOR, Nancy (1879-1964),
First woman to sit in Parliament, lived here.
4 St James's Square, SW1
Westminster 1987

ATTLEE, Clement Richard (1883-1967),
Prime Minister, lived here.
17 Monkhams Avenue, Woodford Green, IG8
Redbridge 1984

AUBREY HOUSE
stands on the site of Kensington Wells and early 18th century spa
Former residents include Sir Edward Lloyd Richard, 1st Earl Grosvenor, Lady Mary Coke, diarist, Peter and Clementia Taylor, philanthropists, William Cleverly Alexander, art lover.
Aubrey House, Aubrey Walk, W8
Kensington and Chelsea 1960
Covered in 1969 and re-incorporated to the scheme in 2007

AUROBINDO, Sri (1872-1950)
Indian Spiritual Leader lived here 1884-1887
49 St Stephen's Avenue, W12
Hammersmith & Fulham 2007

AVEBURY, Baron: Sir John Lubbock (1834-1913),
Scientist, born here.
29 Eaton Place, SW1
Westminster 1935

AYRTON, Hertha (1854-1923)
Physicist, lived here 1903-1923.
41 Norfolk Square, W2
Westminster 2007

B - London Blue Plaques

BADEN-POWELL, Robert (1857-1941),
Chief Scout of the World, lived here.
9 Hyde Park Gate, SW7
Kensington and Chelsea 1972

BADER, Sir Douglas (1910-1982),
RAF Fighter Pilot, lived here 1955-1982.
5 Petersham Mews, SW7
Kensington and Chelsea, 2009

BAGEHOT, Walter (1826-1877),
Writer, Banker and Economist, lived here.
12 Upper Belgrave Street, SW1
Westminster 1967

BAGNOLD, Enid (1889-1981),
Novelist and Playwright, lived here.
29 Hyde Park Gate, SW7
Kensington and Chelsea 1997

BAILLIE, Joanna
Poet and Dramatist, born 1762, died 1851.
Lived in this house, for nearly 50, years.
Bolton House, Windmill Hill, NW3
Camden 1900

BAIRD, John Logie (1888-1946)
In this house, John Logie, Baird, 1888-1946,
First demonstrated television
22 Frith Street, W1
Westminster 1951

BAIRD, John Logie (1888-1946),
Television Pioneer, lived here.
3 Crescent Wood Road, Sydenham, SE26
Lewisham 1977

BAIRNSFATHER, Bruce (1888-1959),
Cartoonist, lived here.
1 Sterling Street, off Montpelier Square, SW7
Westminster 1981

BALCON, Sir Michael (1896-1977)
Film Producer, worked here, 1938-1956
Ealing Film Studios, Ealing Green, W5
Ealing 2005

BALDWIN, Stanley (1867-1947),
Earl Baldwin of Bewdley, Prime Minister, lived here.
93 Eaton Square, SW1
Westminster 1969

BALFE, Michael William (1808-1870),
Musical Composer, lived here.
12 Seymour Street, W1
Westminster 1912

BALLANTYNE, R.M. (1825-1894),
Author of books for boys, lived here.
Duneaves, Mount Park Road
Harrow 1979

BANKS, Sir Joseph (1743-1820)
Sir Joseph Banks 1743-1820, President of the Royal Society,
Robert Brown 1773-1858 and, David Don 1800-1841 Botanists,
Lived in a house on this site, The Linnean Society met here 1821-1857
On rebuilt premises. Replaces plaque put up in 1911 on old premises.
32 Soho Square, W1
Westminster 1938

BARBON, Nicholas
See ESSEX STREET

BARING, Evelyn, 1st Earl of Cromer (1841-1917),
Colonial Administrator, lived and died here.
36 Wimpole Street, W1
Westminster 1998

BARLOW, William Henry (1812-1902),
Engineer, lived and died here.
"High Combe", 145 Carlton Road, Charlton, SE7
Greenwich 1991

BARNARDO, Dr Thomas John (1845-1905)
Doctor, Barnardo, 1845-1905
Began his work, for children in a, building on this, site in 1866
58 Solent House, Ben Jonson Road, E1
Tower Hamlets 1953

BARNETT, Dame Henrietta (1851-1936),
Founder of Hampstead Garden Suburb; and Canon Samuel BARNETT (1844-1913), Social Reformer, lived here.
Heath End House, Spaniards Road, Hampstead, NW3
Camden 1983

BARNETT, Canon Samuel (1844-1913),
Social Reformer, lived here
Heath End House, Spaniards Road, Hampstead, NW3
Camden 1983

BARRETT, Elizabeth
See BROWNING, Elizabeth Barrett

BARRIE, Sir James (1860-1937),
Novelist and Dramatist, lived here.
100 Bayswater Road, W2
Westminster 1961

BARRIE, Sir James
See also ADAM, Robert

BARRY, Sir Charles (1795-1860),
Architect, lived and died here.
The Elms, Clapham Common North Side, SW4
Lambeth 1950

BARTÓK, Béla (1881-1945),
Hungarian Composer, stayed here when performing in London.
7 Sydney Place, South Kensington, SW7
Kensington and Chelsea 1997

BASEVI, George (1794-1845),
Architect, lived here.
17 Savile Row, W1
Westminster 1949

BATEMAN, H.M. (1887-1970),
Cartoonist, lived here 1910-1914.
40 Nightingale Lane, Clapham South, SW12
Wandsworth 1997

BAX, Sir Arnold (1883-1953),
Composer, was born here.
13 Pendennis Road, Streatham, SW16
Lambeth 1993

BAYES, Gilbert (1872-1953)
Sculptor, lived here 1931-1953
4 Greville Place, NW6
Westminster 2007

BAYLIS, Lilian (1874-1937),
Manager of the Old Vic and Sadlers Wells Theatres, lived and died here.
27 Stockwell Park Road, SW9
Lambeth 1974

BAZALGETTE, Sir Joseph William (1819-1891),
Civil Engineer, lived here.
17 Hamilton Terrace, St John's Wood, NW8
Westminster 1974

BEACONSFIELD, Earl of
See DISRAELI

BEARD, John (c.1717-1791)
Singer and WILLIAM EWART (1798-1869), Promoter of public libraries lived here.
Hampton Branch Library, Rose Hill, Hampton
Richmond Upon Thames 1992

BEARDSLEY, Aubrey (1872-1898),
Artist, lived here.
114 Cambridge Street, SW1
Westminster 1948

BEATTY, David, Earl
See COCHRANE, Thomas

BEAUCLERK, Lady Diana
See ADELPHI TERRACE

BEAUCLERK, Topham
See ADELPHI TERRACE

BEAUFORT, Sir Francis (1774-1857),
Admiral and Hydrographer, lived here.
51 Manchester Street, W1
Westminster 1959

BEECHAM, Sir Thomas, CH (1879-1961),
Conductor and Impresario, lived here.
31 Grove End Road, St John's Wood, NW8
Westminster 1985

BEERBOHM, Sir Max (1872-1956),
Artist and Writer, born here.
57 Palace Gardens Terrace, W8
Kensington and Chelsea 1969

BELLO, Andres (1781-1865),
Poet, Jurist, Philologist and Venezuelan Patriot, lived here in 1810.
58 Grafton Way, W1
Camden 1996

BELLOC, Hilaire (1870-1953),
Poet, Essayist and Historian, lived here 1900-1905.
104 Cheyne Walk, SW10
Kensington and Chelsea 1973

BENEDICT, Sir Julius (1804-1885),
Musical Composer, lived and died here.
2 Manchester Square, W1
Westminster 1934

BENES, Dr Edvard (1884-1948),
President of Czechoslovakia, lived here.
26 Gwendolen Avenue, Putney, SW15
Wandsworth 1978

BEN-GURION, David (1886-1973),
First Prime Minister of Israel, lived here.
75 Warrington Crescent, Maida Vale, W9
Westminster 1986

BENNETT, Arnold (1867-1931),
Novelist, lived here.
75 Cadogan Square, SW1
Kensington and Chelsea 1958

BENNETT, Sir William Sterndale (1816-1875),
Composer, lived here.
38 Queensborough Terrace, Bayswater, W2
Westminster 1996

BENSON, E.F. (1867-1940),
Writer, lived here.
25 Brompton Square, SW3
Kensington & Chelsea 1994

BENTHAM, George (1800-1884),
Botanist, lived here.
25 Wilton Place, Belgravia, SW1
Westminster 1978

BENTLEY, John Francis (1839-1902),
Architect, lived here.
43 Old Town, Clapham, SW4
Lambeth 1950

BERESFORD, Jack (1899-1977)
Olympic Rowing Champion
lived here, 1903-1940
19 Grove Park Gardens, W4
Hounslow 2005

BERLIOZ, Hector (1803-1869),
Composer, stayed here in 1851.
58 Queen Anne Street, W1
Westminster 1969

BERNAL, John Desmond (1901-1971),
Crystallographer, lived and died here.
44 Albert Street, NW1
Camden 2001

BESANT, Annie (1847-1933),
Social Reformer, lived here in 1874.
39 Colby Road, SE19
Southwark 1963

BESANT, Sir Walter (1836-1901),
Novelist and Antiquary, lived and died here.
Frognal End, 18 Frognal Gardens, Hampstead, NW3
Camden 1925

BESTALL, Alfred (1892-1986)
Illustrator of, Rupert Bear, lived here, 1936-1966
58 Cranes Park, Surbiton, KT5
Kingston upon Thames 2006

BETJEMAN, Sir John (1906-1984)
Poet, lived here, 1908-1917
31 Highgate West Hill, Highgate, N6
Camden 2006

BEVAN, Robert Polhill (1865-1925)
Camden Town Group Painter, lived here 1900-1925.
14 Adamson Road, NW3
Camden 1999

BEVIN, Ernest (1881-1951),
Trade Union Leader and Statesman, lived here in Flat No. 8 1931-1951.
34 South Moulton Street, W1
Westminster 2001

BEWDLEY, Earl Baldwin of
See BALDWIN

BIRKENHEAD, Earl of
See SMITH, F.E.

BLACKIE, Dr Margery (1898-1981)
Homoeopathic Physician, lived and worked here 1929-1980
18 Thurloe Street, SW7
Kensington and Chelsea 2004

BLAKE, William
See LINNELL, John

BLAND, Dorothea
See JORDAN, Dorothy

BLIGH, William (1754-1817),
Commander of the 'Bounty', lived here.
100 Lambeth Road, SE1
Lambeth 1952

BLISS, Sir Arthur (1891-1975),
Composer, lived here 1929-1939.
East Heath Lodge, 1 East Heath Road, Hampstead, NW3
Camden 1993

BLUMLEIN, Alan Dower (1903-1942),
Electronics Engineer and Inventor, lived here.
37 The Ridings, W5
Ealing 1977

BLUNT, Wilfrid Scawen
See SCAWEN-BLUNT, Wilfrid

BLYTON, Enid (1897-1968),
Children's Writer, lived here 1920-1924.
207 Hook Road, Chessington
Kingston Upon Thames 1997

BODLEY, George Frederick(1827-1907),
Gothic Architect lived here 1862 - 1873
109 Harley Street
W1 Westminster 2003

BOLIVAR, Simon (1783-1830)
Liberator of Latin America, lodged here in 1810
4 Duke Street, W1
Westminster 2002

BOMBERG, David (1890-1957),
Painter, lived and worked here 1928-1934.
10 Fordwych Road, West Hampstead, NW2
Camden 1996

BONAR LAW, Andrew (1858-1923),
Prime Minister, lived here.
24 Onslow Gardens, SW7
Kensington and Chelsea 1958

BONHAM CARTER, Lady Violet, Baroness Asquith of Yarnbury (1887-1969),
Politician and Writer, lived here.
43 Gloucester Square, W2
Westminster 1994

BOOTH, Charles (1840-1916),
Pioneer in Social Research, lived here.
6 Grenville Place, SW7
Kensington and Chelsea 1951

BOROUGH, Stephen
See WILLOUGHBY, Sir Hugh

BOROUGH, William
See WILLOUGHBY, Sir Hugh

BORROW, George (1803-1881),
Author, lived here.
22 Hereford Square, SW7
Kensington and Chelsea 1911

BOSWELL, James (1740-1795),
Biographer, Lived and died in a house on this site.
122 Great Portland Street, W1
Westminster 1936

BOSWELL, James
See JOHNSON, Samuel

BOULT, Sir Adrian, CH (1889-1983),
Conductor, lived at flat No. 78 1966-1977.
78 Marlborough Mansions, Cannon Hill, West Hampstead, NW6
Camden 1998

BOW STREET
was formed about 1637. It has been the residence of many notable men, among whom were: Henry FIELDING (1707-1754), Novelist; Sir John FIELDING (d.1780), Magistrate; Grinling GIBBONS (1648-1721), Wood Carver; Charles MACKLIN (1697?-1797), Actor; John RADCLIFFE (1650-1714), Physician; Charles SACKVILLE, Earl of Dorset (1638-1706), Poet; and William WYCHERLEY (1640?-1716), Dramatist.
19-20 Bow Street, WC2
Westminster 1929

BRAILSFORD, Henry Noel (1873-1958),
Writer, Champion of Equal and Free Humanity, lived here.
37 Belsize Park Gardens, NW3
Camden 1983

BRAIN, Dennis (1921-1957),
Horn-Player, lived here.
37 Frognal, Hampstead, NW3
Camden 1995

BRANGWYN, Sir Frank (1867-1956),
Artist, lived here.
Temple Lodge, 51 Queen Caroline Street, W6
Hammersmith and Fulham 1989

BRIDGE, Frank (1879-1941),
Composer and Musician, lived here.
4 Bedford Gardens, W8
Kensington and Chelsea 1989

BRIDGEMAN, Charles
Landscape Gardener, lived here 1723-1738.
54 Broadwick Street, Soho, W1
Westminster 1984

BRIDGEMAN, Sir Orlando
See ESSEX STREET

BRIGHT, Richard (1789-1858),
Physician, lived here.
11 Savile Row, W1
Westminster 1979

BRITTAIN, Vera (1893-1970),
HOLTBY, Winifred (1898-1935),
Writers and Reformers, lived here.
58 Doughty Street, WC1
Camden 1995

BRITTEN, Benjamin, O.M. (1913-1976),
Composer, lived here 1931-1933.
173 Cromwell Road, SW5
Kensington & Chelsea 2001

BROOKE, Sir Charles Vyner (1874-1963),
Last Rajah of Sarawak, lived here.
13 Albion Street, W2
Westminster 1983

BROWN, Ford Madox (1821-1893),
Painter, lived here
56 Fortress Road, Kentish Town, NW5
Camden 2001

BROWN, Robert
See BANKS, Sir Joseph

BROWNE, Hablot Knight alias "PHIZ" (1815-1882)
Illustrator of Dickens's novels, lived here 1874-1880
239 Ladbroke Grove, W10
(Kensington & Chelsea 2001)

BROWNING, Elizabeth Barrett (1806-1861),
Poet, lived here.
99 Gloucester Place, W1
Westminster 1924

BROWNING, Elizabeth Barrett (1806-1861),
Poet, lived in a house on this site 1838-1846.
Inscription in stone panel under ground floor window intended to replace RSA plaque erected in 1898 on a building now demolished. The old plaque was refixed at second floor level and reads 'Elizabeth Barrett Browning, poetess, afterwards wife of Robert Browning lived here'.
50 Wimpole Street, W1
Westminster 1937

BRUMMELL, Beau (1778-1840),
Leader of Fashion, lived here.
4 Chesterfield Street, Mayfair, W1
Westminster 1984

BRUNEL, Isambard Kingdom (1806-1859)
Sir Marc, Isambard Brunel, 1769-1849, and,
Isambard, Kingdom Brunel, 1806-1859,
Civil Engineers, lived here
98 Cheyne Walk, SW10
Kensington and Chelsea 1954

BRUNEL, Isambard Kingdom
See 'GREAT EASTERN'

BRUNEL, Sir Marc Isambard (1769-1849)
Sir Marc, Isambard Brunel, 1769-1849, and,
Isambard, Kingdom Brunel, 1806-1859,
Civil Engineers, lived here
98 Cheyne Walk, SW10
Kensington and Chelsea 1954

BURGOYNE, General John (1722-1792),
lived and died here.
10 Hertford Street, W1
Westminster 1954
Note: For another plaque at this address see SHERIDAN.

BURKE, Edmund,
Author and Statesman, lived here b.1729, d.1797
37 Gerrard Street, W1
Westminster 1876

BURNE-JONES, Sir Edward
See ROSSETTI, D.G.

BURNE-JONES, Sir Edward (1833-1898),
Artist, lived here 1865-1867.
41 Kensington Square, Kensington, W8
Kensington and Chelsea 1998

BURNETT, Frances Hodgson (1849-1924),
Writer, lived here.
63 Portland Place, W1
Westminster 1979

BURNEY, Fanny (Madame D'Arblay) (1752-1840)
Madame D’Arblay, (Fanny Burney),
Authoress. Lived here.
Born 1752. Died 1840.
11 Bolton Street, W1
Westminster 1885

BURNS, John (1858-1943),
Statesman, lived here.
110 North Side, Clapham Common, SW4
Wandsworth 1950

BUSS, Frances Mary (1827-1894),
Pioneer of Education for Women was Headmistress here 1879-1894.
Camden School for Girls, Sandall Road, NW5
Camden 2000

BUSSON, Louis Palmella
See DU MAURIER, George

BUTLER, Josephine (1828-1906)
Champion of Women's Rights, lived here 1890-1893
8 North View, Wimbledon Common, SW19
Merton 2001

BUTT, Dame Clara (1873-1936),
Singer, lived here 1901-1929.
7 Harley Road, NW3
Camden 1969

BUTTERFIELD, William (1814-1900),
Architect, lived here.
42 Bedford Square, WC1
Camden 1978

BUXTON, Sir Thomas Fowell (1786-1845),
Anti–Slavery Campaigner, lived and worked here.
The Directors’ House, Old Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Lane, E1
Tower Hamlets 2007

C - London Blue Plaques

CALDECOTT, Randolph (1846-1886),
Artist and Book Illustrator, lived here.
46 Great Russell Street, WC2
Camden 1977

CAMPBELL, Colen (1676-1729),
Architect and Author of 'Vitruvius Britannicus', lived and died here.
76 Brook Street, W1
Westminster 1977

CAMPBELL-BANNERMAN, Sir Henry (1836-1908),
Prime Minister, lived here.
6 Grosvenor Place, SW1
Westminster 1959

CANAL, Antonio (CANALETTO) (1697-1768)
Antonio, Canal, called, Canaletto, (1697-1768)
Venetian Painter, Lived, here
41 Beak Street, W1
Westminster 1925

CANNING, George (1770-1827),
Statesman, lived here.
50 Berkeley Square, W1
Westminster 1979

CARLILE, Prebendary Wilson (1847-1942),
Founder of the Church Army, lived here.
34 Sheffield Terrace, W8
Kensington and Chelsea 1972

CARLYLE, Thomas (1795-1881),
Essayist and Historian, lived here.
33 Ampton Street, WC1
Camden 1907

CARTE, Richard D'Oyly
See ADELPHI TERRACE

CARTER, Howard (1874-1939),
Egyptologist and Discoverer of the tomb of Tutankhamun, lived here.
19 Collingham Gardens, SW5
Kensington and Chelsea 1999

CASLON, William.
The Foundry established by William Caslon, Typefounder (1692-1766) stood on this site 1737-1909.
21-23 Chiswell Street, EC1
Islington 1958

CASTLEREAGH, Viscount (1769-1822),
Statesman, lived and died here.
Loring Hall, Water Lane, North Cray
Bexley 1989

CATO STREET CONSPIRACY
Discovered here, 23 February 1820.
1a Cato Street, W1
Westminster 1977

CAVELL, Edith (1865-1915),
Pioneer of modern nursing in Belgium and Heroine of the Great War, trained and worked here 1896-1901.
London Hospital, Whitechapel, E1
Tower Hamlets 1988

CAVENDISH, Honble Henry,
Natural Philosopher, lived here, born 1731 died 1810.
11 Bedford Square, WC1
Camden c.1903
Note: Erected privately by the Duke of Bedford c.1903, adopted by the GLC in 1983.

CAYLEY, Sir George (1773-1857),
Scientist and Pioneer of Aviation, lived here.
20 Hertford Street, W1
Westminster 1962

CECIL, Robert Gascoyne
See SALISBURY, 3rd Marquess of

CECIL, Viscount, of Chelwood (1864-1958),
Creator of the League of Nations, lived here.
16 South Eaton Place, SW1
Westminster 1976

CETSHWAYO (c1832-1884),
King of the Zulus, stayed here, in 1882
18 Melbury Road, W14
Kensington & Chelsea 2006

CHADWICK, Sir Edwin (1801-1890),
Public Health Reformer, lived here
5 Montague Road, Richmond
Richmond Upon Thames 1992

CHAIN, Sir Ernst (1906-1979)
Biochemist and Developer of Penicillin, lived here
9 North View, Wimbledon Common, SW19
Merton 2003

CHAMBERLAIN, Joseph (1836-1914),
Statesman, lived here.
188 Camberwell Grove, SE5
Southwark 1920

CHAMBERLAIN, Joseph (1836-1914),
Statesman, lived here.
25 Highbury Place, N5
Islington 1915

CHAMBERLAIN, Neville (1869-1940),
Prime Minister, lived here 1923-1935.
37 Eaton Square, SW1
Westminster 1962

CHAMBERS, Dorothea Lambert (1878-1960)
Lawn Tennis Champion, lived here 1887-1907
7 North Common Road, W5
Ealing 2005

CHAMPAGNE CHARLIE
See LEYBOURNE, George

CHAPMAN, Herbert (1878-1934)
Football Manager, lived and died here
6 Haslemere Avenue, Hendon, NW4
Barnet 2005

CHARLES X (1757-1836),
last Bourbon King of France lived here 1805-1814.
72 South Audley Street, W1
Westminster 2000

CHARLES EDWARD STUART, Prince
See ESSEX STREET

CHATHAM, Earl of
See PITT, W

CHELSEA CHINA
was manufactured in a house at the north end of Lawrence Street 1745-1784. Tobias SMOLLETT (1721-1771), Novelist, also lived in part of the house from 1750 to 1762.
16 Lawrence Street, SW3
Kensington and Chelsea 1950

CHESTERFIELD, Philip 4th Earl of (1694-1774),
Statesman and Author, lived in this house.
Ranger’s House, Chesterfield Walk, SE10
Greenwich 1937
Note: Open to the public.

CHESTERTON, Gilbert Keith (1874-1936),
Poet, Novelist and Critic, lived here.
11 Warwick Gardens, W14
Kensington and Chelsea 1952

CHEVALIER, Albert (1861-1923),
Music Hall Comedian, was born here.
17 St Ann's Villas, W11
Kensington and Chelsea 1965

CHIPPENDALE, Thomas
the workshop of Thomas Chippendale and his son, Cabinet Makers, stood near this site 1753-1813.
61 St Martin's Lane, WC2
Westminster 1952

CHISHOLM, Caroline (1808-1877),
Philanthropist, 'The Emigrants' Friends', lived here.
32 Charlton Place, N1
Islington 1983

CHOPIN, Frederic
From this house in 1848 Frederic CHOPIN (1810-1849) went to the Guildhall to give his last public performance.
4 St James's Place, SW1
Westminster 1981

CHRISTIE, Dame Agatha (1890-1976)
Detective novelist and playwright, lived here 1934-1941
58 Sheffield Terrace, W8
Kensington and Chelsea 2001

CHURCHILL, Lord Randolph (1849-1895),
Statesman, lived here 1883-1892.
2 Connaught Place, W2
Westminster 1962

CHURCHILL, Sir Winston, KG (1874-1965),
Prime Minister, lived and died here.
28 Hyde Park Gate, Kensington Gore, SW7
Kensington and Chelsea 1985

CLAPHAM SECT
See WILBERFORCE, William

CLARKSON, Willy (1861-1934),
Theatrical Wigmaker, lived and died here.
41-43 Wardour Street, W1
Westminster 1966

CLAYTON, Reverend P.T.B. 'Tubby' (1885-1972),
Founder of Toc H, lived here.
43 Trinity Square, Tower Hill, EC3
Tower Hamlets 1995

CLEGHORN, Elizabeth
See GASKELL, Mrs.

CLEMENS, Samuel L.
See TWAIN, Mark

CLEMENTI, Muzio (1752-1832),
Composer, lived here.
128 Kensington Church Street, W8
Kensington and Chelsea 1963

CLIVE of India, Lord (1725-1774),
Soldier and Administrator, lived here.
45 Berkeley Square, W1
Westminster 1953

COBDEN, Richard (1804-1865),
Died Here.
23 Suffolk Street, SW1
Westminster 1905

COBDEN-SANDERSON, Thomas James (1840-1922),
Founded the Doves Bindery and Doves Press in this house, and later lived and died here.
15 Upper Mall, W6
Hammersmith and Fulham 1974

COBHAM, Sir Alan (1894-1973)
Aviator, was born here
78 Denman Road, SE15
Southwark 2003

COCHRANE, Thomas, Earl of Dundonald (1775-1860),
And later David, Earl BEATTY, OM (1871-1936), Admirals, lived here.
Hanover Lodge, Outer Circle, Regent's Park, NW1
Westminster 1974

COCKERELL, C.R. (Charles Robert) (1788-1863),
Architect and Antiquary, lived and died here.
13 Chester Terrace, NW1
Camden 1989

COHEN, Sir Jack (1898-1979),
Entrepreneur Founder of Tesco Stores, lived here as a child.
91 Ashfield Street, E1
Tower Hamlets, 2009

COLE, Sir Henry (1808-1882),
Campaigner and Educator, First Director of the Victoria and Albert Museum, lived here.
33 Thurloe Square, South Kensington, SW7
Kensington and Chelsea 1991

COLERIDGE, Samuel Taylor (1772-1834),
Poet and Philosopher, lived here.
7 Addison Bridge Place, W14
Hammersmith and Fulham 1950

COLERIDGE, Samuel Taylor (1772-1834),
Poet and Philosopher, lived in a house on this site 1812-1813
71 Berners Street, W1
Westminster 1905
Note: Plaque fixed 1905. Premises rebuilt and plaque refixed 1928. Plaque replaced by new one on same building in 1966.

COLERIDGE-TAYLOR, Samuel (1875-1912),
Composer of the 'Song of Hiawatha', lived here.
30 Dagnall Park, South Norwood, SE25
Croydon 1975

COLLINS MUSIC HALL
Was here from 1862-1958.
10-11 Islington Green, N1
Islington 1968

COLLINS, William Wilkie (1824-1889),
Novelist, lived here.
65 Gloucester Place, W1
Westminster 1951

COMPTON-BURNETT, Dame Ivy (1884-1969),
Novelist, lived here 1934-1969
5 Braemar Mansions, Cornwall Gardens, Kensington, SW7
Kensington and Chelsea 1994

CONAN DOYLE, Sir Arthur (1859-1930),
Creator of Sherlock Holmes, lived here 1891-1894.
12 Tennison Road, South Norwood, SE25
Croydon 1973

CONRAD, Joseph (1857-1924),
Novelist, lived here.
17 Gillingham Street, SW1
Westminster 1984

CONS, Emma (1837-1912),
Philanthropist and Founder of the Old Vic, lived here.
136 Seymour Place, W1
Westminster 1978

CONSTABLE, John (1776-1837),
Painter, lived here.
40 Well Walk, NW3
Camden 1923

COOK, Captain James (1728-1779),
Circumnavigator and Explorer, lived in a house on this site.
88 Mile End Road, E1
Tower Hamlets 1970
Note: A memorial tablet of slate erected in 1970 on the site of Cook's house with an inscription commemorating the bicentenary of his landing at Botany Bay, New South Wales

COPEMAN, Sydney Monckton (1862-1947),
Immunologist and Developer of smallpox vaccine, lived here.
57 Redcliffe Gardens, SW10
Kensington and Chelsea 1996

COSTA, Sir Michael (1808-1883)
Conductor and Orchestra Reformer, lived here 1857-1883
Wilton Court, 59 Eccleston Square, SW1V
Westminster 2007

COUNTY HALL, The
The home of London Government from 1922 to 1986; LCC 1889-1965, GLC 1965-1986.
Main Entrance, County Hall, SE1
Lambeth 1986

COWARD, Charles (1905-1976),
Rescuer of Jews from Auschwitz lived here 1945-1976.
133 Chichester Road, N9
Enfield 2003

COWARD, Sir Noël (1899-1973),
Actor, Playwright and Songwriter, born here.
131 Waldegrave Road, Teddington
Richmond Upon Thames 1995

COX, David (1783-1859),
Artist, lived here.
34 Foxley Road, SW9
Lambeth 1951

CRANE, Walter (1845-1915),
Artist, lived here.
13 Holland Street, W8
Kensington and Chelsea 1952

CREED, Frederick George (1871-1957),
Electrical Engineer, Inventor of the Teleprinter, lived and died here.
20 Outram Road, Addiscombe
Croydon 1973

CRIBB, Tom (1781-1848)
Bare Knuckle Boxing Champion, lived here
36 Panton Street, SW1
Westminster 2005

CRIPPS, Sir Stafford (1899-1952),
Statesman, born here.
32 Elm Park Gardens, SW10
Kensington and Chelsea 1989

CROMPTON, Colonel R. E. B. (1845-1940)
Electrical Engineer lived an d worked here 1891-1939.
48 Kensington Court, Kensington, W8
Kensington and Chelsea 2000

CROOKES, Sir William (1832-1919),
Scientist, lived here from 1880 until his death.
7 Kensington Park Gardens, W11
Kensington and Chelsea 1967

CROSBY, Bass
See ESSEX STREET

CROSS, Mary Ann
See 'ELIOT, GEORGE'

CRUIKSHANK, George,
Artist, lived here from 1850 to 1878 b. September 27th 1792, d. Feb 1st 1878.
263 Hampstead Road, NW1
Camden 1885

CUBITT, Thomas (1788-1855),
Master Builder, lived here.
3 Lyall Street, SW1
Westminster 1959

CURZON, George Nathaniel, Marquess Curzon of Kedleston (1859-1925),
Statesman, Viceroy of India, lived here.
1 Carlton House Terrace, SW1
Westminster 1976

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DADD, Richard (1817-1886),
Painter, lived here.
15 Suffolk Street, SW1
Westminster 1977

DALE, Sir Henry (1875-1968),
Physiologist, lived here.
Mount Vernon House, Mount Vernon, Hampstead, NW3
Camden 1981

DANCE, George, the younger (1741-1825),
Architect, lived and died here.
91 Gower Street, WC1
Camden 1970

DANIELL, Thomas (1749-1840),
Topographical Artist, lived here.
14 Earls Terrace, Kensington, W8
Kensington and Chelsea 1999

DANIELL, William (1769-1837),
Artist and Engraver of Indian scenes, lived and died here.
135 St Pancras Way, NW1
Camden 2000

D'ARBLAY, Madame
See BURNEY, Fanny

DARWIN, Charles (1809-1882),
Naturalist, lived in a house on this site 1838-1842.
Biological Sciences Building, University College, (site of 110) Gower Street, WC1
Camden 1961

DAVIES, Emily (1830-1921),
Founder of Girton College, Cambridge, lived here.
17 Cunningham Place, St John's Wood, NW8
Westminster 1978

DAVIES, Thomas
See JOHNSON, Samuel

DAY-LEWIS, C. (1904-1972),
Poet Laureate, lived here 1957-1972.
6 Crooms Hill, SE10
Greenwich 1998

DEFOE, Daniel (1661-1731),
Novelist, lived in a house on this site.
95 Stoke Newington Church Street, N16
Hackney 1932

DE GAULLE, General Charles,
President of the French National Committee, set up the Headquarters of the Free French Forces here in 1940.
4 Carlton Gardens, SW1
Westminster 1984

DE HAVILLAND, Sir Geoffrey (1882-1965)
Aircraft designer, lived here 1909-1910
32 Baron's Court Road, W14
Hammersmith and Fulham 2001

DE LA MARE, Walter (1873-1956),
Poet, lived here 1940-1956.
South End House, Montpelier Row, Twickenham
Richmond Upon Thames 1995

DE LA RAMIE, Marie Louisa
See 'OUIDA'

DELIUS, Frederick (1862-1934),
Composer, lived here 1918-1919.
44 Belsize Park Gardens, NW3
Camden 1999

DE MIRANDA, Francisco (1750-1816),
Precursor of Latin American Independence, lived here 1802-1810.
58 Grafton Way, W1
Camden 1996

DE MORGAN, William (1839-1917),
Ceramic Artist and Novelist, and his wife, Evelyn DE MORGAN (1855-1919), Artist, lived and died here.
127 Old Church Street, SW3
Kensington and Chelsea 1937

DE QUINCEY, Thomas (1785-1859),
Thomas, de Quincy, 1785-1859,
wrote, 'Confessions of an, English Opium Eater', in this house
36 Tavistock Street, WC2
Westminster 1981
Note: name is spelt incorrectly on the plaque (no ‘e’)

DERBY, Earl of
See PITT, William

DE VALOIS, Dame Ninette (1898-2001) O.M.,
Founder of the, Royal Ballet
lived here, 1962-1982
14 The Terrace, Barnes, SW13
Richmond Upon Thames, 2006

DEVANT, David (1868-1941),
Magician lived here
Flat 1 Ornan Court, Ornan Road, NW3
Camden 2003

DEVINE, George (1910-1966),
Actor, Artistic Director of the Royal Court Theatre 1956-1965, lived here.
9 Lower Mall, Hammersmith, W6
Hammersmith and Fulham 1992

DICKENS, Charles (1812-1870),
Novelist, lived here.
48 Doughty Street, WC1
Camden 1903
Note: Open to the public.

DICKINSON, Goldsworthy Lowes.
this was the London home of Goldsworthy Lowes Dickinson, Author and Humanist. He was born 1862 and died 1932.
11 Edwardes Square, W8
Kensington and Chelsea 1956
Note: Put up by private subscribers and taken over by the LCC in 1956.

DILKE, Sir Charles Wentworth (1843-1911),
Statesman and Author, lived here.
76 Sloane Street, SW1
Kensington and Chelsea 1959

DISRAELI, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield (1804-1881),
Statesman, died here.
19 Curzon Street, W1
Westminster 1908

DISRAELI, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield (1804-1881),
Statesman, born here 1804.
22 Theobalds Road, WC1
Camden 1948
Note: First plaque put up in 1904 but removed during World War II.

DOBSON, Frank (1886-1963),
Sculptor, lived here.
14 Harley Gardens, SW10
Kensington and Chelsea 1993

DOBSON, Austin (1840-1921),
Poet and Essayist, lived here.
10 Redcliffe Street, SW10
Kensington and Chelsea 1959

DON, David
See BANKS, Sir Joseph

DONAT, Robert (1905-1958),
Actor, lived here.
8 Meadway, Hampstead Garden Suburb, NW11
Barnet 1994

DORSET, Earl of
See BOW STREET

DOUGLAS, Norman (1868-1952),
Writer, lived here.
63 Albany Mansions, Albert Bridge Road, SW11
Wandsworth 1980

DOWDING, Lord, Air Chief Marshall, (1882-1970),
Leader of Fighter Command, lived here 1941-1951.
3 St Mary's Road, Wimbledon, SW19
Merton 2000

D'OYLY CARTE, Richard
See ADELPHI TERRACE

DRYDEN, John,
Poet, lived here, b.1631, d.1700.
43 Gerrard Street, W1
Westminster 1875

DRYSDALE, Dr Charles Vickery (1874-1961),
a founder of the Family Planning Association, opened his first birth control clinic here in 1921.
153a East Street, Walworth, SE17
Southwark 1988

DUKE-ELDER, Sir Stewart (1898-1978),
Ophthalmologist, lived and worked here, 1934-1976
63 Harley Street, W1
Westminster 2002

DU MAURIER, George (1834-1896),
Lived here, 1874 to 1895.
New Grove House, 28 Hampstead Grove, NW3
Camden 1900
Note: Put up by private subscribers, and taken over by the LCC in 1959.

DU MAURIER, George (1834-1896)
Artist and writer, lived here, 1863-1868
91 Great Russell Street, WC1
Camden 1960

DU MAURIER, Sir Gerald (1873-1934),
Actor Manager, lived here from 1916 until his death.
Cannon Hall, 14 Cannon Place, NW3
Camden 1967

DUNDONALD, Earl
See COCHRANE, Thomas

DYSON, Sir Frank (1868-1939),
Astronomer Royal, lived here 1894-1906.
6 Vanbrugh Hill, Blackheath, SE3
Greenwich 1990

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EARNSHAW, Thomas
Site of the business premises of Thomas Earnshaw (1749-1829), noted Watch and Chronometer Maker.
119 High Holborn, WC1
Camden 1948

EASTLAKE, Charles (1793-1865),
Painter and First Director of the National Gallery, lived here.
7 Fitzroy Square, W1
Camden 1985

EDDINGTON, Sir Arthur, OM (1882-1944),
Mathematician and Astrophysicist, lived here.
4 Bennett Park, Blackheath, SE3
Greenwich 1974

EDWARDS, John Passmore (1823-1911),
Journalist, editor and builder of free public libraries, lived here.
51 Netherhall Gardens, NW3
Camden 1988

ELDON, John Scott, Lord (1751-1838),
Lord Chancellor, lived here.
6 Bedford Square, WC1
Camden 1954

ELEN, Gus (1862-1940),
Music Hall Comedian, lived here.
3 Thurleigh Avenue, Balham, SW12
Wandsworth 1979

ELGAR, Sir Edward (1857-1934),
Composer, lived here 1890-1891.
51 Avonmore Road, W14
Hammersmith and Fulham 1962

ELIA
See LAMB, Charles

ELIOT, George (Mary Ann Cross, née Evans) (1819-1880),
Novelist, lived here.
4 Cheyne Walk, SW3
Kensington and Chelsea 1949

ELIOT, George Mary Ann Cross (1819-1880)
Novelist, lived here.
Holly Lodge, 31 Wimbledon Park Road, SW18
Wandsworth 1905

ELIOT, T.S., OM (1888-1965),
Poet, lived and died here.
3 Kensington Court Gardens, W8
Kensington and Chelsea 1986

ELLIS, Henry Havelock (1859-1939),
Pioneer in the scientific study of sex, lived here.
14 Dover Mansions, Canterbury Crescent, SW9
Lambeth 1981

ENGELS, Friedrich (1820-1895),
Political Philosopher, lived here 1870-1894.
122 Regent's Park Road, NW1
Camden 1972

ESSEX STREET
was laid out in the grounds of Essex House 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 (1725-1793), Lord Mayor of London. James SAVAGE (1779-1852), Architect, had his office here. Prince CHARLES EDWARD STUART stayed at a house in the street in 1750. Rev. Theophilus LINDSEY (1723-1808), Unitarian Minister, founded Essex Street Chapel here in 1774. Dr Samuel JOHNSON established an evening club at the 'Essex Head' in 1783.
Essex Hall, Essex Street, WC2
Westminster 1962
Note: The plaque at Essex Hall, Essex Street (a modern building) commemorates the historical associations of the whole street. It was erected at 7 Essex Street in 1962 and re-erected at Essex Hall in 1964.

ETTY, William
See PEPYS, Samuel

EVANS, Dame Edith (1888-1976),
Actress, lived here.
109 Ebury Street, Victoria, SW1
Westminster 1997

EVANS, Mary Ann
See ELIOT, George

EWART, William (1798-1869),
Reformer, lived here.
16 Eaton Place, SW1
Westminster 1963
Note: First erected at 6 Cambridge Square, Paddington in 1952 and removed in 1962.

EWART, William
See BEARD, John

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FABIAN SOCIETY,
the site of 17 Osnaburgh Street where the FABIAN SOCIETY was founded in 1884.
The White House, Osnaburgh Street, NW1
Camden 1985

FARADAY, Michael,
Man of Science, apprentice here, b.1791, d.1867.
48 Blandford Street, W1
Westminster 1876

FAWCETT, Dame Millicent Garrett (1847-1929),
Pioneer of Women's Suffrage, lived and died here.
2 Gower Street, WC1
Camden 1954

FENTON, Roger (1819-1869),
Photographer, lived here.
2 Albert Terrace, Primrose Hill, NW1
Camden 1991

FENWICK, Ethel Gordon (1857-1947),
Nursing Reformer, lived here 1887-1924.
20 Upper Wimpole Street, W1
Westminster 1999

FERRIER, Kathleen (1912-1953),
Contralto, lived here.
97 Frognal, Hampstead, NW3
Camden 1979

FIELDING, Henry
See BOW STREET

FIELDING, Henry
See ESSEX STREET

FIELDING, Henry (1707-1754),
Novelist, lived here.
Milbourne House, Barnes Green, SW13
Richmond Upon Thames 1978

FIELDING, Sir John
See BOW STREET

FILDES, Sir Luke (1844-1927),
Artist, lived here 1878-1927.
31 Melbury Road, W14
Kensington and Chelsea 1959

FIRST, Ruth (1925-1982), SLOVO, Joe (1926-1995)
South African Freedom Fighters lived here 1966-1978
13 Lyme Street, NW1
Camden 2003

FISHER, Admiral of the Fleet, Lord, OM (1841-1920),
lived here as First Sea Lord 1904-1910.
16 Queen Anne's Gate, SW1
Westminster 1975

FISHER, Sir Ronald Aylmer (1890-1962)
Statistician and Geneticist, lived here, 1896-1904
Inverforth House, North End Way, NW3
Camden 2002

FITZROY, Admiral Robert (1805-1865),
Hydrographer and Meteorologist, lived here.
38 Onslow Square, SW7
Kensington and Chelsea 1981

FLANAGAN, Bud (1896-1968),
Comedian and Leader of the 'Crazy Gang', born here.
12 Hanbury Street, E1
Tower Hamlets 1996

FLAXMAN, John,
Sculptor, lived and died here, b.1755, d.1826.
7 Greenwell Street, W1
Westminster 1876

FLECKER, James Elroy (1884-1915),
Poet and Dramatist, was born here.
9 Gilmore Road, SE13
Lewisham 1986

FLEMING, Sir Alexander (1881-1955),
Discoverer of penicillin, lived here.
20a Danvers Street, SW3
Kensington and Chelsea 1981

FLEMING, Sir Ambrose (1849-1945),
Scientist and Electrical Engineer, lived here.
9 Clifton Gardens, Maida Vale, W9
Westminster 1971

FLEMING, Ian (1908-1964),
Creator of James Bond, lived here.
22 Ebury Street, SW1
Westminster 1996

FLINDERS, Captain Matthew, RN (1774-1814),
Explorer and Navigator, lived here.
56 Fitzroy Street, W1
Camden 1973
Note: This plaque was removed from No. 53 Stanhope Street, Camden in 1965 and re-erected at the present address in 1973.

FLYING BOMB
the first Flying Bomb on London fell here, 13 June 1944.
Railway Bridge, Grove Road, Bow, E3
Tower Hamlets 1988
Note: Replaces plaque erected by GLC in 1985 and subsequently stolen.

FONTANE, Theodor (1819-1898)
German Writer and Novelist, lived here 1857-1858
6 St Augustine’s Road, NW1
Camden 2005

FORBES, Vivian
See RICKETTS, Charles

FORD, Ford Madox (1873-1939),
Novelist and Critic, lived here.
80 Campden Hill Road, W8
Kensington and Chelsea 1973

FORESTER, C.S. (1899-1966),
Novelist, lived here.
58 Underhill Road, Dulwich, SE22
Southwark 1990

FORSTER, E.M. (1879-1970),
Novelist, lived here.
Arlington Park Mansions, Sutton Lane, Turnham Green, W4
Hounslow 1983

FORTUNE, Robert (1812-1880),
Plant Collector, lived here 1857-1880.
9 Gilston Road, SW10
Kensington and Chelsea 1998

FOSCOLO, Ugo (1778-1827),
Italian Poet and Patriot, lived here 1817-1818.
19 Edwardes Square, Kensington, W8
Kensington and Chelsea 1998

FOX, Charles James (1749-1806),
Statesman, lived here.
46 Clarges Street, W1
Westminster 1950
Note: Originally put up in 1912 on 9 Arlington Street, now demolished.

FRAMPTON, George (1860-1928),
Sculptor, lived and worked here 1894-1908.
32 Queen's Grove, St John's Wood, NW8
Westminster 1977

FRANKLIN, Benjamin (1706-1790),
American Statesman and Scientist, lived here.
36 Craven Street, WC2
Westminster 1914

FRANKLIN, Rosalind (1920-1958)
Pioneer of the study of molecular structures including DNA lived here 1951-1958.
Donovan Court, Drayton Gardens, Fulham, SW10
Kensington and Chelsea 1992

FREAKE, Sir Charles James (1814-1884),
Builder and Patron of the Arts, lived here.
21 Cromwell Road, SW7
Kensington and Chelsea 1981

FREUD, Anna (1895-1982)
Pioneer of Child Psychoanalysis, lived here
1938-1982
20 Maresfield Gardens, NW3
Camden 2002
Note: Open to the public.

FREUD, Sigmund (1856-1939),
Founder of Psychoanalysis, lived here in 1938-1939.
20 Maresfield Gardens, NW3
Camden 1956, replaced 2002
Note: Open to the public.

FRITH, W.P. (1819-1909),
Painter, lived and died here.
114 Clifton Hill, NW8
Westminster 1973

FROBISHER, Sir Martin
See WILLOUGHBY, Sir Hugh

FROUDE, James Anthony (1818-1894),
Historian and Man of Letters, lived here.
5 Onslow Gardens, SW7
Kensington and Chelsea 1934

FRY, C. B. (1872-1956)
All-round Sportsman, was born here
144 St James’s Road, Croydon, CRO
Croydon 2005

FUSELI, Henry (1741-1825),
Artist, lived here 1788-1803.
37 Foley Street, W1
Westminster 1961

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GABOR, Dennis (1900-1979),
Physicist and, Inventor of Holography, lived here
79 Queen’s Gate, SW7
Kensington & Chelsea 2006

GAGE, Thomas (1721-1787),
Commander of British Forces in North America, lived here.
41 Portland Place, W1
Westminster 1996

GAINSBOROUGH, Thomas (1727-1788),
Artist, lived here.
80 - 82 Pall Mall, SW1
Westminster 1951
Note: Replaces plaque up in 1881 by RSA at No. 80.

GAITSKELL, Hugh (1906-1963),
Statesman, lived here.
18 Frognal Gardens, Hampstead, NW3
Camden 1986

GALSWORTHY, John
See also ADAM, Robert

GALSWORTHY, John (1867-1933),
Novelist and Playwright, lived here 1918-1933.
Grove Lodge, Admiral's Walk, NW3
Camden 1950

GALTON, Sir Francis (1822-1911),
Explorer, Statistician, and Founder of Eugenics, lived here for fifty years.
42 Rutland Gate, SW7
Westminster 1959
Note: Put up privately and taken over by the LCC in 1959.

GANDHI, Mahatma (1869-1948),
stayed here in 1931
Kingsley Hall, Powis Road, E3
Tower Hamlets 1954

GANDHI, Mahatma (1869-1948),
lived here as a law student.
20 Baron's Court Road, W14
Hammersmith and Fulham 1986

GANDY, Joseph Michael (1771-1843),
Architectural, Visionary, lived here, 1833-1838
58 Grove Park Terrace, London, W4
Hounslow 2006

GARRETT ANDERSON, Elizabeth (1836-1917),
the first woman to qualify as a Doctor in Britain, lived here.
20 Upper Berkeley Street, W1
Westminster 1962

GARRETT, Millicent
See FAWCETT

GARRICK, David
See also ADELPHI TERRACE

GARRICK, David (1717-1779),
Actor, lived here.
Garrick's Villa, Hampton Court Road,
Richmond-upon-Thames 1970

GARTHWAITE, Anna Maria (1690-1763),
Designer of Spitalfields Silks, lived and worked here.
2 Princelet Street, Spitalfields, E1
Tower Hamlets 1998

GARVEY, Marcus (1887-1940)
Pan-Africanist Leader, lived and died here
53 Talgarth Road, W14
Hammersmith and Fulham 2005

GASKELL, Mrs (1810-1865),
Novelist, born here.
93 Cheyne Walk, SW10
Kensington and Chelsea 1913

GERTLER, Mark (1891-1939),
Painter, lived here.
32 Elder Street, E1
Tower Hamlets 1975

GIBBON, Edward (1737-1792),
Historian, lived in a house on this site 1773-1783.
7 Bentinck Street, W1
Westminster 1964

GIBBONS, Grinling
See BOW STREET

GIBSON, Guy (1918-1944) V.C.,
Pilot, Leader of the, Dambusters Raid, lived here
32 Aberdeen Place, St John’s Wood, NW8
Westminster 2006

GILBERT, Sir W.S. (William Schwenck) (1836-1911),
Dramatist, lived here.
39 Harrington Gardens, SW7
Kensington and Chelsea 1929

GILBERT, W.S.
See GOODALL, Frederick

GILLIES, Sir Harold (1882-1960),
Pioneer Plastic Surgeon, lived here.
71 Frognal, Hampstead, NW3
Camden 1997

GISSING, George (1857-1903),
Novelist, lived here 1882-1884.
33 Oakley Gardens, SW3
Kensington and Chelsea 1975

GLADSTONE, W.E.
See also PITT, William, Earl of Chatham

GLADSTONE, W.E. (William Ewart).
In a house on this site lived from 1854 to 1875 Sir Charles LEYELL (1797-1875, Geologist, and from 1876-1882 W.E. GLADSTONE (1809-1898), Statesman.
73 Harley Street, W1
Westminster 1908

GLADSTONE, William Ewart (1809-1898),
Statesman, lived here.
11 Carlton House Terrace, SW1
Westminster 1925

GLAISHER, James (1809-1903),
Astronomer, Meteorologist and Pioneer of weather forecasting, lived here.
20 Dartmouth Hill, SE10
Lewisham 1974

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KING HAAKON VII (1872-1957),
led the Norwegian, government-in-exile, here, 1940-1945
10 Palace Green, W8
Kensington and Chelsea 2005

HAGGARD, Sir Henry Rider (1856-1925),
Novelist, lived here 1885-1888.
69 Gunterstone Road, W14
Hammersmith and Fulham 1977

HALDANE, Lord (1856-1928),
Statesman, Lawyer and Philosopher, lived here.
28 Queen Anne's Gate, SW1
Westminster 1954

HALL, Henry (1898-1989)
Dance Band Leader and Broadcaster, lived here 1932-1959
38 Harman Drive, Cricklewood, NW2
Barnet 2003

HALL, Radclyffe (1880-1943),
Novelist and Poet, lived here 1924-1929
37 Holland Street, Kensington, W8
Kensington and Chelsea 1992

HALLAM, Henry (1777-1859)
Historian, lived here
67 Wimpole Street, W1
Westminster 1904

HAMMOND, J.L. and Barbara,
Social Historians, lived here 1906-1913.
'Hollycot', Vale of Health, Hampstead, NW3
Camden 1972

HANDEL, George Frederick (1685-1759),
Musician, lived and died here.
25 Brook Street, W1
Westminster 1952
Note: Replaces plaques put up in 1875 by RSA and in 1952 by the LCC.

HANDLEY, Tommy (1892-1949),
Radio Comedian, lived here.
34 Craven Road, Paddington, W2
Westminster 1980

HANSOM, Joseph Aloysius (1803-1882),
Architect, Founder Editor of 'The Builder' and Inventor of the Hansom Cab, lived here.
27 Sumner Place, SW7
Kensington and Chelsea 1980

HARDY, Thomas
See also ADELPHI TERRACE

HARDY, Thomas (1840-1928),
Poet & Novelist, lived here 1878-1881.
172 Trinity Road, Tooting, SW17
Wandsworth 1940
Note: Plaque replaced by new one on same building in 1962.

HARLEY, Robert
See PEPYS, Samuel

HARMSWORTH, Alfred, Viscount Northcliffe (1865-1922),
Journalist and Newspaper Proprietor, lived here.
31 Pandora Road, West Hampstead, NW6
Camden 1979

HARRISON, John (1693-1776),
Inventor of the Marine Chronometer, lived and died in a house on this site.
Summit House, Red Lion Square, WC1
Camden 1954

HARTE, Francis Bret (1836-1902),
American Writer, lived here.
74 Lancaster Gate, W2
Westminster 1977

HARTNELL, Sir Norman (1901-1979)
Court Dressmaker, lived and worked here 1935-1979
26 Bruton Street, W1
Westminster 2005

HAWKINS, Sir Anthony Hope (Anthony Hope) (1863-1933),
Novelist, lived here 1903-1917.
41 Bedford Square, WC1
Camden 1976

HAWTHORNE, Nathaniel (1804-1864),
American Author, stayed here in 1856.
4 Pond Road, Blackheath, SE3
Greenwich 1953

HAY, Will (1888-1949),
Comic Actor and Astronomer lived here 1927-1934.
45 The Chase, Norbury, SW16
Croydon 2000

HAYDON, Benjamin Robert (1786-1846),
Painter, and John Charles Felix ROSSI, (1762-1839), Sculptor, lived here.
116 Lissom Grove, NW1
Westminster 1959

HAZLITT, William (1778-1830),
Essayist, died here.
6 Frith Street, W1
Westminster 1905

HEARTFIELD, John (1891-1968)
Master of Photomontage, lived here 1938-1943
47 Downshire Hill, Hampstead, NW3
Camden 2004

HEATH ROBINSON, W. (1872-1944),
Illustrator and Comic Artist, lived here.
75 Moss Lane, Pinner
Harrow 1976

HEINE, Heinrich (1799-1856),
German Poet and Essayist, lived here 1827.
32 Craven Street, WC2
Westminster 1912

HENDERSON, Arthur (1863-1935),
Statesman, lived here.
13 Rodenhurst Road, Clapham, SW4
Lambeth 1980

HENDRIX, Jimi (1942-1970),
Guitarist and Songwriter, lived here 1968-1969.
23 Brook Street, Mayfair, W1
Westminster 1997

HENRY, Sir Edward (1850-1931),
Metropolitan Police Commissioner 1903-1918
and Pioneer of Fingerprint Identification
lived here 1903-1920.
19 Sheffield Terrace, W8
Kensington & Chelsea 2001

HENTY, G.A. (George Alfred) (1832-1902),
Author, lived here.
33 Lavender Gardens, SW11
Wandsworth 1953

HERBERT, Sir Alan (A.PH) (1890-1971),
Author, Humourist and Reformist M.P. lived and died here.
12 Hammersmith Terrace, Hammersmith, W6
Hammersmith and Fulham 1990

HERFORD, Robert Travers (1860-1950),
Unitarian Minister, Scholar, and Interpreter of Judaism, lived and worked here.
Dr William's Library, 14 Gordon Square, WC1
Camden 1990
Note: Open to the public

HERZEN, Alexander (1812-1870),
Russian Political Thinker, lived here 1860-1863.
1 Orsett Terrace, W2
Westminster 1970

HESELTINE, Philip Arnold
See WARLOCK, Peter

HESS, Dame Myra (1890-1965),
Pianist, lived here.
48 Wildwood Road, NW11
Barnet 1987

HILL, Graham (1929-1975),
World Champion Racing Driver lived here 1960-1972.
32 Parkside, NW7
Barnet 2003

HILL, Octavia (1838-1912),
Housing Reformer, Co-founder of The National Trust, began her work here.
2 Garbutt Place, Marylebone, W1
Westminster 1991

HILL, Sir Rowland (1795-1879),
Postal Reformer, lived here.
1 Orme Square, W2
Westminster 1907

HILL, Sir Rowland, KCB,
Originator of the Penny Post, lived here in 1849-1879. Born 1795. Died 1879.
Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street, Hampstead, NW3
Camden 1978
Note: The above plaque was first erected by the Royal Society of Arts in 1892 and moved to its present location in May 1978.

HILTON, James (1900-1954),
Novelist and Scriptwriter, lived here.
42 Oak Hill Gardens, Woodford Green, IG8
Waltham Forest 1997

HITCH, Private Frederick (V.C.) (1856-1913)
Hero of Rorke’s Drift, lived and died here
62 Cranbrook Road, Chiswick, W4
Hounslow 2004

HITCHCOCK, Sir Alfred (1899-1980),
Film Director, lived here 1926-1939.
153 Cromwell Road, SW5
Kensington and Chelsea 1999

HOBBS, Jack (1882-1963),
Cricketer, lived here.
17 Englewood Road, SW12
Lambeth 1986

HODGKIN, Thomas (1798-1866),
Physician, Reformer and Philanthropist, lived here.
35 Bedford Square, WC1
Camden 1985

HOFMANN, A.W. (1818-1892),
Professor of Chemistry, lived here.
9 Fitzroy Square, W1
Camden 1995

HOGG, Quintin (1845-1903),
Founder of the Polytechnic, Regent Street, lived here 1885-1898.
5 Cavendish Square, W1
Westminster 1965

HOLMAN-HUNT, William, (1827-1910), O.M.,
Painter, lived and died here.
18 Melbury Road, W14
Kensington and Chelsea 1923

HOLST, Gustav (1874-1934)
Composer, wrote, The Planets, and, taught here
St Paul's Girls' School, Brook Green, W8
Hammersmith and Fulham 2004

HOLTBY, Winifred,
See BRITTAIN, Vera

HOOD, Thomas (1799-1845),
Poet, lived and died here.
28 Finchley Road, NW8
Westminster 2001

HOOD, Thomas (1799-1845),
See ADAM, Robert

HOPKINS, Gerard Manley (1844-1889),
Poet, lived and studied in Manresa House.
Gatepost at Manresa House, Holybourne Avenue, Roehampton, SW15
Wandsworth 1979

HORE-BELISHA, Lord (1893-1957),
Statesman, lived here.
16 Stafford Place, SW1
Westminster 1980

HORNIMAN, John (1803-1893),
And Frederick John HORNIMAN (1835-1906), Tea Merchants, Collectors and Public Benefactors, lived here.
Coombe Cliff Centre, Coombe Road, Croydon
Croydon 1988

HORNIMAN, Frederick John
See HORNIMAN, John

HORNIMAN MUSEUM and GARDENS, The
Were given to the people of London in 1901 by Frederick John Horniman, who lived near this site.
The Horniman Museum, London Road, SE23
Lewisham 1985

HOUSMAN, A.E. (1859-1936),
Poet and Scholar, wrote “A Shropshire Lad” while living here.
Byron Cottage, 17 North Road, Highgate, N6
Haringey 1969

HOWARD, Ebenezer (1850-1928),
Pioneer of the Garden City Movement, lived here
50 Durley Road, Stamford Hill, N16
Hackney 1991

HOWARD, John (1726?-1790),
Prison Reformer, lived here.
23 Great Ormond Street, WC1
Camden 1908

HOWARD, Luke (1772-1864)
Namer of Clouds lived and died here
7 Bruce Grove, Tottenham, N17
Harringey 2002

HUDSON, W.H. (William Henry)
With view of 'The House where I was born in the South American Pampas ….' Hudsons's friends' Society of Quilmes, near Buenos Aires, where the great writer was born on August 4th 1841, and where he spent his youth, has placed this bronze plaque at 40 St Luke's Road, London, the house in which Hudson lived his last years, and died on August 18th, 1922.
40 St Luke's Road, W11
Kensington and Chelsea 1938

HUGHES, Arthur (1832-1915),
Pre-Raphaelite Painter, lived and died here.
Eastside House, 22 Kew Green, Richmond
Richmond Upon Thames 1993

HUGHES, David Edward (1831-1900),
Scientist and inventor of the microphone, lived and worked here.
94 Great Portland Street, W1
Westminster 1991

HUGHES, Hugh Price (1847-1902),
Methodist Preacher, lived and died here.
8 Taviton Street, WC1
Camden 1989

HUGHES, Mary (1860-1941),
Friend of all in need, lived and worked here 1926-1941.
71 Vallance Road, E2
Tower Hamlets 1961

HUNT, James Henry, Leigh (1784-1859),
Essayist and Poet, lived here.
22 Upper Cheyne Row, SW3
Kensington and Chelsea 1905

HUNTER, John (1728-1793),
Surgeon, lived here.
31 Golden Square, W1
Westminster 1907
Note: Plaque fixed, 1907. Premises rebuilt and plaque refixed 1931.

HUNTER, William.
This was the home and museum of Dr William Hunter, Anatomist (1718-1783).
Lyric Theatre (rear portion), Great Windmill Street, W1
Westminster 1952

HUSKISSON, William (1770-1830),
Statesman, lived here.
28 St James's Place, SW1
Westminster 1962

HUTCHINSON, Sir Jonathan (1828-1913),
Surgeon, Scientist and Teacher, lived here.
15 Cavendish Square, W1
Westminster 1981

HUXLEY, Leonard (1860-1933),
HUXLEY, Julian (1887-1975),
HUXLEY, Aldous (1894-1963),
Men of Science and Letters, lived here.
16 Bracknell Gardens, Hampstead, NW3
Camden 1995

HUXLEY, Thomas Henry (1825-1895),
Biologist, lived here.
38 Marlborough Place, NW8
Westminster 1910

HYNDMAN, Henry Mayers (1842-1921),
Socialist Leader, lived and died here.
13 Well Walk, NW3
Camden 1972

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INNER LONDON EDUCATION AUTHORITY,
The home of Inner London's Education Service from 1922; ILEA succeeding the London School Board (1870-1904) and the LCC (1904-1965).
Main Entrance, County Hall, SE1
Lambeth 1986

INNES, John (1829-1904),
Founder of the John Innes Horticultural Institute, lived here.
Manor House, Watery Lane, SW20
Merton 1978

IRELAND, John (1879-1962),
Composer, lived here.
14 Gunter Grove, SW10
Kensington and Chelsea 1996

IRVING, Edward (1792-1834),
Founder of the Catholic Apostolic Church, lived here.
4 Claremont Square, Islington, N1
Islington 1982

IRVING, Sir Henry (1838-1905),
Actor, lived here 1872-1899.
15a Grafton Street, W1
Westminster 1950

IRVING, Washington (1783-1859),
American Writer, lived here.
8 Argyll Street, W1
Westminster 1983

ISAACS, Rufus, 1st Marquess of Reading (1860-1935),
Lawyer and Statesman, lived and died here.
32 Curzon Street, W1
Westminster 1971

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JACKSON, John Hughlings (1835-1911),
Physican, lived here.
3 Manchester Square, W1
Westminster 1932

JACOBS, W.W. (1863-1943),
Author, lived here.
15 Gloucester Gate (Albany Street frontage), Regent's Park, NW1
Camden 1998

JAGGER, Charles Sargeant (1885-1934),
Sculptor, lived and died here.
67 Albert Bridge Road, Battersea, SW11
Wandsworth 2000

JAMES, C. L. R. (1901-1989)
Writer and Political Activist, lived and died here
165 Railton Road, Brixton, SE24
Lambeth 2004

JAMES, Henry (1843-1916),
Writer, lived here 1886-1902.
34 De Vere Gardens, W8
Kensington and Chelsea 1949

JEFFERIES, Richard (1848-1887),
Naturalist and Writer, lived here.
59 Footscray Road, Eltham, SE29
Greenwich 1986

JELLICOE, Admiral of the Fleet, Earl, (1859-1935), O.M.,
lived here.
25 Draycott Place, SW3
Kensington and Chelsea 1975

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KALVOS, Andreas (1792-1869),
Greek Poet and Patriot, lived here.
182 Sutherland Avenue, Maida Vale, W9
Westminster 1998

KARLOFF, Boris, (alias for PRATT, William Henry), (1887-1969),
Actor, was born here.
36 Forest Hill Road, East Dulwich, SE22
Southwark 1998

KARSAVINA, Tamara (1885-1978),
Ballerina, lived here.
108 Frognal, NW3
Camden 1987

KEATS, John,
Poet, lived in this house, b.1795, d.1821.
'Keats' House' (Wentworth Place), Keats Grove, Hampstead, NW3
Camden 1896
Note: Open to the public.

KEDLESTON, Marquess of
See CURZON, George Nathaniel

KELLY, Sir Gerald (1879-1972),
Portrait Painter, lived here 1916-1972
117 Gloucester Place, W1
Westminster 1993

KELVIN, Lord (1824-1907),
Physicist and Inventor, lived here.
15 Eaton Place, SW1
Westminster 1996

KEMPE, Charles Eamer (1837-1907),
Stained Glass Artist, lived and worked here.
37 Nottingham Place, W1
Westminster 1994

KENYATTA, Jomo (c.1894-1978)
First President of the Republic of Kenya, lived here 1933-1937
95 Cambridge Street, SW1
Westminster 2005

KEYNES, John Maynard (1883-1946),
Economist, lived here 1916-1946.
46 Gordon Square, Bloomsbury, WC1
Camden 1975

KHAN, Sir Syed Ahmed (1817-1898),
Muslim Reformer and Scholar, lived here 1869-1870.
21 Mecklenburgh Square, WC1
Camden 1997

KINGSLEY, Charles (1819-1875),
Writer, lived here.
56 Old Church Street, Chelsea, SW3
Kensington and Chelsea 1979

KINGSLEY, Mary (1862-1900),
Traveller and ethnologist, lived here as a child.
22 Southwood Lane, N6
Haringey 1975

KIPLING, Rudyard (1865-1936),
Poet and Story Writer, lived here 1889-1891.
43 Villiers Street, WC2
Westminster 1957
Note: Replaces plaque put up in 1940.

KITCHENER of Khartoum, Field Marshal Earl, KG (1850-1916),
lived here 1914-1915.
2 Carlton Gardens, SW1
Westminster 1924

KLEIN, Melanie (1882-1960),
Psychoanalyst and Pioneer of child analysis, lived here.
42 Clifton Hill, NW8
Westminster 1985

KNEE, Fred (1868-1914),
London Labour Party Pioneer and Housing Reformer, lived here.
24 Sugden Road, SW11
Wandsworth 1986

KNIGHT, Harold
See KNIGHT, Dame Laura

KNIGHT, Dame Laura (1877-1970),
and Harold KNIGHT (1874-1961), Painters, lived here.
16 Langford Place, St John's Wood, NW8
Westminster 1983

KOKOSCHKA, Oskar (1886-1980),
Painter, lived here.
Eyre Court, Finchley Road, NW8
Westminster 1986

KORDA, Sir Alexander (1893-1956)
Film Producer, worked here, 1932-1936
21/22 Grosvenor Street, W1
Westminster 2002

KOSSUTH, Louis (1802-1894),
Hungarian Patriot, stayed here.
39 Chepstow Villas, W11
Kensington and Chelsea 1959

KROPOTKIN, Prince Peter (1842-1921),
Theorist of Anarchism, lived here.
6 Crescent Road
Bromley 1989

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LABOUCHERE, Henry (1831-1912),
Radical MP and Journalist, lived here 1881-1903.
St James Independent School for Boys, Pope's Villa, 19 Cross Deep, Twickenham
Richmond Upon Thames 2000

LAMB, Charles (1775-1834) and
LAMB, Mary (1764-1847)
Writers, lived here.
Lamb's Cottage, Church Street, Edmonton, N9
Enfield 1999

LAMB, Charles 'Elia' (1775-1834),
Essayist, lived here.
64 Duncan Terrace, N1
Islington 1907

LAMBERT, Constant (1905-1951),
Composer, lived here 1947-1951.
197 Albany Street, Regent's Park, NW1
Camden 1997

LANG, Andrew (1844-1912),
Man of Letters, lived here in 1876-1912.
1 Marloes Road, W8
Kensington and Chelsea 1959

LANGTRY, Lillie (1852-1929),
Actress, lived here.
Cadogan Hotel, 21 Pont Street, SW1
Kensington and Chelsea 1980

LASKI, Harold (1893-1950),
Teacher and Political Philosopher, lived here 1926-1950.
5 Addison Bridge Place, W14
Hammersmith and Fulham 1974

LAUDER, Sir Harry (1870-1950),
Music Hall Artiste, lived here 1903-1911.
46 Longley Road, Tooting, SW17
Wandsworth 1969

LAUGHTON, Charles (1899-1962),
Actor, lived here 1928-1931
15 Percy Street, W1
Camden 1992

LAVERY, Sir John (1856-1941),
Painter, lived here 1899-1940.
5 Cromwell Place, SW7
Kensington and Chelsea 1966

LAWRENCE, D. H. (1885-1930),
Novelist and Poet, lived here in 1915.
1 Byron Villas, Vale of Health, Hampstead, NW3
Camden 1969

LAWRENCE, Susan (1871-1947),
Social Reformer, lived here.
44 Westbourne Terrace, W2
Westminster 1987

LAWRENCE, T.E. (1888-1935),
'Lawrence of Arabia', lived here.
14 Barton Street, SW1
Westminster 1966

LEAR, Edward (1812-1888),
Artist and Writer, lived here.
30 Seymour Street, W1
Westminster 1960

LECKY, W.E.H. (1838-1903),
Historian and Essayist, lived and died here.
38 Onslow Gardens, SW7
Kensington and Chelsea 1955

LEIGH, Vivien (1913-1967),
Actress, lived here.
54 Eaton Square, SW1
Westminster 1996

LEIGHTON, Lord (1830-1896),
Painter, lived and died here.
Leighton House, 12 Holland Park Road, W14
Kensington and Chelsea 1958
Note: Open to the public.

LENO, Dan (1860-1904),
Music Hall Comedian, lived here 1898-1901.
56 Akerman Road, SW9
Lambeth 1962

LETHABY, William Richard (1857-1931),
Architect and First Principal of this School in 1896 to 1911.
Central School of Arts and Crafts, Southampton Row, WC1
Camden 1957

LETHABY, William Richard (1857-1931),
Architect, lived here 1880-1891.
20 Calthorpe Street, WC1
Camden 1979

LEVER, William Hesketh, 1st Viscount Leverhulme (1851-1925)
Soap-maker and Philanthropist, lived and died here
Inverforth House, North End Way, NW3
Camden 2002

LEWIS, Percy Wyndham (1882-1957),
Painter and Writer, lived here.
61 Palace Gardens Terrace, W8
Kensington and Chelsea 1983

LEWIS, Ted 'Kid' (1893-1970),
World Champion Boxer, lived and died here.
Nightingale House, Nightingale Lane, SW12
Wandsworth 2003

LEYBOURNE, George (1842-1884),
Music Hall Comedian 'Champagne Charlie', lived and died here.
136 Englefield Road, N1
Islington 1970

LIND, Jenny (Madame Goldschmidt) (1820-1887),
Singer, lived here.
189 Old Brompton Road, SW7
Kensington and Chelsea 1909

LINDLEY, John (1799-1865)
Botanist and Pioneer Orchidologist, lived here from 1836 and died here
Bedford House, The Avenue, W4
Ealing 2005

LINDSEY, Rev. Theophilus
See ESSEX STREET

LINNEAN SOCIETY
See BANKS, Sir Joseph

LINNELL, John (1792-1882),
Painter, lived here. BLAKE, William (1757-1827), Poet and Artist, stayed here as his guest.
'Old Wyldes', North End, Hampstead, NW3
Barnet 1975

LISTER, Joseph, Lord (1827-1912),
Surgeon, lived here.
12 Park Crescent, W1
Westminster 1915

LITTLE TICH
See RELPH, Harry

LLOYD GEORGE, David, Earl Lloyd George of Dwyfor (1863-1945),
Prime Minister, lived here
3 Routh Road, Wandsworth Common, SW18
Wandsworth 1992
Note: Replacement for GLC plaque erected in 1967

LLOYD, Marie (1870-1922),
Music Hall Artiste, lived here.
55 Graham Road, E8
Hackney 1977

LOCKYER, Sir Norman (1836-1920)
Astronomer, Physicist and Founder of 'Nature', lived here1876-1920
16 Penywern Road, SW5
Kensington and Chelsea 2003

LONDON COUNTY COUNCIL
See COUNTY HALL

LOUDON, Jane
See LOUDON, John Claudius

LOUDON, John Claudius.
Here lived John and Jane Loudon (1783-1843), and (1807-1858). Their horticultural work gave new beauty to London squares.
3 Porchester Terrace, W2
Westminster 1953

LOVELACE, Ada, Countess of (1815-1852),
Pioneer of Computing, lived here.
12 St James's Square, SW1
Westminster 1992

LOW, Sir David (1891-1963),
Cartoonist, lived here at No. 33
Melbury Court, Kensington High Street, W8 (next to Commonwealth Institute)
Kensington and Chelsea 1991

LUBBOCK, Sir John
See AVEBURY, Baron

LUCAN, Arthur (Arthur Towle) (1887-1954),
Entertainer and Creator of Old Mother Riley, lived here.
11 Forty Lane, Wembley
Brent 1978
Note: the birth year on the plaque inscription is incorrect. Arthur Lucan was born in 1885.

LUGARD, Lord (1858-1945),
Colonial Administrator, lived here 1912-1919.
51 Rutland Gate, Hyde Park, SW7
Westminster 1972

LUTYENS, Sir Edwin Landseer
See PEARSON, J.L.

LYELL, Sir Charles,
See GLADSTONE, W.E.

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MACAULAY, Rose (1881-1958),
Writer, lived and died here.
Hinde House, 11-14 Hinde Street, W1
Westminster 1996

MACAULAY, Zachary (1768-1838),
Philanthropist, and his son, Thomas Babington MACAULAY, afterwards Lord MACAULAY (1800-1859) Historian and Man of letters, lived here.
5 The Pavement, Clapham Common, SW4
Lambeth 1930

MACDONALD, George (1824-1905)
Story Teller, lived here 1860-1863
20 Albert Street, NW1
Camden 2005

MACDONALD, Ramsay (1866-1937),
Prime Minister, lived here 1916-1925.
9 Howitt Road, NW3
Camden 1963

MACKLIN, Charles
See BOW STREET

MACMILLAN, Douglas (1884-1969),
Founder of Macmillan Cancer Relief, lived here.
15 Ranelagh Road, Pimlico, SW1
Westminster 1997

MACNEICE, Louis (1907-1963),
Poet, lived here 1947-1952.
52 Canonbury Park South, Islington, N1
Islington 1996

MALLARME, Stephene (1842-1898),
Poet, stayed here in 1863.
6 Brompton Square, SW3
Kensington and Chelsea 1959

MALLON, Dr Jimmy, CH (1874-1961),
Warden of Toynbee Hall, Champion of Social Reform, lived here.
Toynbee Hall, Commercial Street, E1
Tower Hamlets 1984

MALONE, Edmond (1741-1812),
Shakespearian Scholar, lived here 1779-1812.
40 Langham Street, W1
Westminster 1962

MANBY, Charles (1804-1884),
Civil Engineer, lived here.
60 Westbourne Terrace, W2
Westminster 1961

MANNING, Cardinal Henry Edward (1808-1892),
lived here.
22 Carlisle Place, SW1
Westminster 1914

MANSBRIDGE, Albert (1876-1952),
Founder of the Workers' Educational Association, lived here.
198 Windsor Road, Ilford
Redbridge 1967

MANSFIELD, Katherine (1888-1923),
Writer, and her husband John Middleton MURRY (1889-1957), Critic, lived here.
17 East Heath Road, NW3
Camden 1969

MANSON, Sir Patrick (1844-1922),
Father of modern tropical medicine, lived here.
50 Welbeck Street, W1
Westminster 1985

MARCONI, Guglielmo (1874-1937),
the Pioneer of wireless communications, lived here in 1896-1897.
71 Hereford Road, W2
Westminster 1954
Note: Replaces plaque put up in 1952.

MARRYAT, Captain Frederick (1792-1848),
Novelist, lived here.
3 Spanish Place, W1
Westminster 1953

MARSDEN, William (1796-1867),
Surgeon, founder of the Royal Free and Royal Marsden Hospitals, lived here. 65 Lincoln's Inn Fields, WC2
Camden 1986

MARX, Eleanor (1855-1898),
Socialist Campaigner, lived and died here
7 Jews Walk, SE26
Lewisham 2008

MARX, Karl (1818-1883),
lived here 1851-56.
28 Dean Street, W1
Westminster 1967

MASEFIELD, John, O.M. (1878-1967)
Poet Laureate, lived here
1907-1912
30 Maida Avenue, W2
Westminster 2002

MATCHAM, Frank (1854-1920)
Theatre Architect, lived here 1895-1904
10 Haslemere Road, N8
Haringey 2007

MATTHAY, Tobias (1858-1945),
Teacher and Pianist, lived here.
21 Arkwright Road, NW3
Camden 1979

MAUGHAM, William Somerset (1874-1965),
Novelist and Playwright, lived here 1911-1919.
6 Chesterfield Street, W1
Westminster 1975

MAURICE, Frederick Denison (1805-1872),
Christian Philosopher and Educationalist, lived here 1862-1866.
2 Brunswick Place, NW1
Westminster 1977

MAXIM, Sir Hiram (1840-1896),
Inventor and Engineer, designed and manufactured THE MAXIM GUN in a workshop on these premises.
57d Hatton Garden, EC1
Camden 1966

MAXWELL, James Clerk (1831-1879),
Physicist, lived here.
16 Palace Gardens Terrace, W8
Kensington and Chelsea 1923

MAY, Phil (1864-1903),
Artist, lived and worked here.
20 Holland Park Road, W14
Kensington and Chelsea 1982

MAYER, Sir Robert (1879-1985),
Philanthropist and Patron of Music, lived here in flat No. 31.
2 Mansfield Street, W1
Westminster 1997

MAYHEW, Henry (1812-1887),
Founder of 'Punch' and author of 'London Labour and the London Poor', lived here.
55 Albany Street, NW1
Camden 1953

MAZZINI, Giuseppe (1805-1872),
Italian Patriot, lived here.
183 Gower Street, NW1
Camden 1950

McCORMACK, John (1884-1945),
Lyric Tenor, lived here 1908-1913
24 Ferncroft Ave, NW3
Camden 2005

McGILL, Donald (1875-1962),
Postcard Cartoonist, lived here.
5 Bennett Park, Blackheath, SE3
Greenwich 1977

McINDOE, Sir Archibald (1900-1960),
Reconstructive surgeon lived here in Flat 14.
Avenue Court, Draycott Avenue, SW3
Kensington and Chelsea 2000

McKANE, Kathleen (‘Kitty’)
See GODFREE, Kathleen

McMILLAN, RACHEL (1859-1917) and McMILLAN, Margaret (1860-1931)
Pioneers of Nursery Education
lodged here
51 Tweedy Road, Bromley, BR1
Bromley 2009

MEE, Arthur (1875-1943),
Journalist, Author and Topographer, lived here.
27 Lanercost Road, Tulse Hill, SW2
Lambeth 1991

MELBA, Dame Nellie (1861-1931)
Operatic Soprana resided here in 1906.
Coombe House, Devey Close, (off Beverley Lane), Kingston upon Thames
Kingston upon Thames 2000

MELVILLE, Herman (1819-1891)
Author of Moby Dick, lived here in 1849
25 Craven Street, WC2
Westminster 2005

MEREDITH, George, OM (1828-1909),
Poet and Novelist, lived here.
7 Hobury Street, SW10
Kensington and Chelsea 1976

METTERNICH, Prince (1773-1859),
Austrian Statesman, lived here in 1848.
44 Eaton Square
Westminster 1970

MEYNELL, Alice (1847-1922),
Poet and Essayist, lived here.
47 Palace Court, W2
Westminster 1948

MILL, John Stuart (1806-1873),
Philosopher, lived here.
18 Kensington Square, W8
Kensington and Chelsea 1907

MILLAIS, Sir John Everett, Bt PRA (1829-1896),
Painter, lived and died here.
2 Palace Gate, W8
Kensington and Chelsea 1926

MILLBANK PRISON.
Near this site stood Millbank Prison, which was opened in 1816 and closed in 1890. This buttress stood at the head of the river steps from which, until 1867, prisoners sentenced to transportation embarked on their journey to Australia.
Millbank, SW1
Westminster 1965

MILLER, Lee (1907-1977). Photographer
PENROSE, Sir Roland (1900-1984) Surrealist lived here.
21 Downshire Hill, NW3
Camden 2003

MILNE, A.A. (1882-1956),
Author, lived here.
13 Mallord Street, SW3
Kensington and Chelsea 1979

MILNER, Alfred, Lord (1854-1925),
Statesman, lived here.
14 Manchester Square, W1
Westminster 1967

MITFORD, Nancy (1904-1973),
Writer, worked here 1942-1945.
Heywood Hill's bookshop, 10 Curzon Street, Mayfair, W1
Westminster 1999

MONDRIAN, Piet Cornelis (1872-1944),
Painter, lived here.
60 Parkhill Road, NW3
Camden 1975

MONTEFIORE, Sir Moses (1784-1885),
Philanthropist and Jewish Leader, lived here for sixty years.
99 Park Lane, W1
Westminster 1984

MONTGOMERY, Field Marshal, Viscount, of Alamein (1887-1976),
was born here.
Oval House, 52-54 Kennington Oval, SE11
Lambeth 1987

MOODY, Dr Harold (1882-1847),
Campaigner for Racial Equality, lived and worked here.
164 Queen's Road, Peckham, SE15
Southwark 1995

MOORE, George (1852-1933),
Author, lived and died here.
121 Ebury Street, SW1
Westminster 1936

MOORE, Henry O.M (1898-1986)
Sculptor, lived and worked here 1929-1940
11a Parkhill Road, Hampstead, NW3
Camden 2004

MOORE, Tom (1779-1852),
Irish Poet, lived here.
85 George Street, W1
Westminster 1963
Note: This plaque was removed from 28 Bury Street, St James's Westminster in 1962.

MORGAN, Charles (1894-1958),
Novelist and Critic, lived and died here.
16 Campden Hill Square, Kensington, W8
Kensington and Chelsea 1992

MORGAN, John Pierpont Morgan (1837-1913)
see MORGAN, Junius S

MORGAN, Junius S. (1813-1890)
And MORGAN, John Pierpont Morgan (1837-1913)
International Bankers, lived here
14 Princes Gate, SW1
Kensington and Chelsea 2004

MORRELL, Lady Ottoline (1873-1938),
Literary Hostess and Patron of the Arts, lived here.
10 Gower Street, WC1
Westminster 1984

MORRIS, William
See ROSSETTI

MORRIS, William
See also RED HOUSE

MORRISON, Herbert, Lord Morrison of Lambeth (1888-1965),
Cabinet Minister and Leader of the London County Council, lived here 1929-1960.
55 Archery Road, Eltham, SE9
Greenwich 1977

MORSE, Samuel (1791-1872),
American painter, and Inventor of the Morse Code, lived here 1812-1815.
141 Cleveland Street, W1
Westminster 1962

MOUNTBATTEN, Earl of Burma (1900-1979) and Countess of Burma (1901-1960)
Last Viceroy and Vicereine of India lived here.
2 Wilton Crescent, SW1
Westminster 2000

MOZART, Wolfgang Amadeus (1756-1791),
composed his first symphony here in 1764.
180 Ebury Street, SW1
Westminster 1939

MUIRHEAD, Alexander (1848-1920),
Electrical Engineer, lived here.
20 Church Road, Shortlands
Bromley 1981

MUNRO, Hector Hugh, alias SAKI (1870-1916)
Short Story Writer, lived here
97 Mortimer Street, W1
Westminster 2003

MURROW, Edward R. (1908-1965)
American Broadcaster, lived here, in flat No.5, 1938-1946
Weymouth House, 84-94 Hallam Street, W1
Westminster 2006

MURRY, John Middleton
See MANSFIELD, Katherine

MYERS, George (1803-1875),
Master Builder, lived here 1842-1853.
131 St George's Road, SE1
Southwark 1999

N - London Blue Plaques

NAPOLEON III (1808-1873),
Emperor of the French, lived here 1848.
1c King Street, St James's, SW1
Westminster 1875

NASH, Paul (1889-1946),
Artist, lived in Flat 176 1914-1936.
Queen Alexandra Mansions, Bidborough Street, King's Cross, WC1
Camden 1991

NEHRU, Jawaharlal (1889-1964),
First Prime Minister of India, lived here in 1910 and 1912.
60 Elgin Crescent, W11
Kensington and Chelsea 1989

NELSON
lived here in 1797. Born 1758, fell at Trafalgar 1805.
147 New Bond Street (site), W1
Westminster 1876

NELSON, Horatio, Lord (1758-1805),
lived here in 1798.
103 New Bond Street, W1
Westminster 1958

NEWBOLT, Sir Henry (1862-1938),
Poet, lived here.
29 Campden Hill Road, Kensington, W8
Kensington and Chelsea 1994

NEWMAN, John Henry
In this house John Henry NEWMAN (1801-1890), later Cardinal Newman, spent some of his early years.
Grey Court, Ham Street, Ham
Richmond Upon Thames 1981

NEWTON, Sir Isaac (1642-1727),
Natural Philosopher, lived here.
87 Jermyn Street, SW1
Westminster 1908
Note: Plaque fixed 1908. Premises rebuilt and plaque refixed, 1915.

NICHOLSON, Ben, O.M. (1894-1982)
Artist, lived and died here
2B Pilgrims Lane, NW3
Camden 2002

NICOLSON, Harold (1886-1968)
SACKVLLE-WEST, Vita (1892-1962),
Writers and Gardeners, lived here.
182 Ebury Street, Belgravia, SW1
Westminster 1993

NIGHTINGALE, Florence (1820-1910),
In a house on this site, Florence Nightingale, 1820-1910, lived and died.
10 South Street, W1
Westminster 1955
Note: New plaque on rebuilt premises. Original plaque erected by the Duke of Westminster and removed when the house was pulled down in 1929.

NKRUMAH, Kwame (1909-1972),
First President of Ghana, lived here, 1945-1947.
60 Burghley Road, Camden, NW5
Camden 2005

NOEL-BAKER, Philip (1889-1982),
Olympic Sportsman, Campaigner for Peace and Disarmament, lived here.
16 South Eaton Place, Belgravia, SW1
Westminster 1992

NOLLEKENS, Joseph (1737-1823),
Sculptor, lived and died in a house on this site.
44 Mortimer Street, W1
Westminster 1954

NORTHCLIFFE, Viscount
See HARMSWORTH, Alfred

NOVELLO, Ivor (1893-1951),
Composer and Actor-Manager, lived and died in a flat on the top floor of this building.
11 Aldwych, WC2
Westminster 1973

O - London Blue Plaques

O'CASEY, Sean (1880-1964),
Playwright, lived here at flat No. 49
49 Overstrand Mansions, Prince of Wales Drive, Battesea Park, SW11
Wandsworth 1993

O'HIGGINS, Bernardo (1778-1842),
General, Statesman and Liberator of Chile, lived and studied here.
Clarence House, 2 The Vineyard, Richmond
Richmond Upon Thames 1994

OLDFIELD, Ann (1683-1730),
Actress, first occupant of this house, 1725-1730.
60 Grosvenor Street, Mayfair, W1
Westminster 1992

OLIVER, Percy Lane (1878-1944),
Founder of the first voluntary blood donor service, lived and worked here.
5 Colyton Road, SE22
Southwark 1979

ONSLOW, Arthur (1691-1768),
Speaker of the House of Commons from 1728 to 1761, lived in a house on this site.
20 Soho Square, W1
Westminster 1927
Note: Replaces plaque put up in 1912 on building now demolished.

ORFORD, Earl of
See WALPOLE, Sir Robert

ORPEN, Sir William (1878-1931),
Painter, lived here.
8 South Bolton Gardens, SW5
Kensington and Chelsea 1978

ORWELL, George (1903-1950),
Novelist and Political Essayist, lived here.
50 Lawford road, NW5
Camden 1980

OSTERBERG, Martina Bergman (1849-1915),
Pioneer of Physical Education for Women, lived and worked here.
1 Broadhurst Gardens, Hampstead, NW6
Camden 1999

OUIDA, (Marie Louise de la Ramee) (1839-1908),
Novelist, lived here.
11 Ravenscourt Square, W6
Hammersmith and Fulham 1952

OXFORD and ASQUITH, 1st Earl of
See ASQUITH

OXFORD, Earl of
See PEPYS, Samuel

P - London Blue Plaques

PAGE, Sir Frederick Handley (1885-1962),
Aircraft Designer and Manufacturer, lived here in Flat 3.
18 Grosvenor Square, W1
Westminster 1999

PALGRAVE, Francis Turner (1824-1897),
Compiler of 'The Golden Treasury', lived here 1862-1875.
5 York Gate, Regent's Park, NW1
Westminster 1976

PALMER, Samuel (1805-1881),
Artist, lived here 1851-1861.
6 Douro Place, W8
Kensington and Chelsea 1972

PALMERSTON, Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount (1784-1865)
Lord, Palmerston, 1784-1865,
Statesman, lived here
4 Carlton Gardens, SW1
Westminster 1907
Note: Tablet beneath plaque reads: Tablet fixed 1907, Premises rebuilt 1933, Tablet refixed 1936

PALMERSTON, Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount (1784-1865),
Lord, Palmerston, (1784-1865),
Prime Minister, Born here
20 Queen Anne's Gate, SW1
Westminster 1925

PALMERSTON, Lord (1784-1865).
In this house formerly a Royal residence lived Lord Parlmerston, Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary.
Naval and Military Club, 94 Piccadilly, W1
Westminster 1961

PANKHURST, Emmeline (1858-1928) and
PANKHURST, Dame Christabel (1880-1958),
Campaigners for Women's Suffrage, lived here.
50 Clarendon Road, Holland Park, W11
Kensington and Chelsea 2006

PANKHURST, Sylvia (1882-1960),
Campaigner for Women's Rights, lived here.
120 Cheyne Walk, SW10
Kensington and Chelsea 1985

PARRY, Hubert (1848-1918),
Musician, lived here.
17 Kensington Square, W8
Kensington and Chelsea 1949

PASSMORE EDWARDS
See EDWARDS, John Passmore

PATEL, Sardar Vallabhbhai Javerbhai (1875-1950),
Indian Statesman, lived here.
23 Aldridge Road Villas, W11
Westminster 1986

PATER, Walter (1839-1894)
Aesthete and Writer, lived and worked here 1885-1893
12 Earls Terrace, W8
Kensington and Chelsea 2004

PATMORE, Coventry (1823-1896),
Poet and Essayist, lived here 1863-1864.
14 Percy Street, W1
Camden 1960

PEABODY, George (1795-1869),
Philanthropist, died here.
80 Eaton Square, SW1
Westminster 1976

PEAKE, Mervyn (1911-1968),
Author and Artist, lived here 1960-1968.
1 Drayton Gardens, SW10
Kensington and Chelsea 1996

PEARSE, Dr Innes (1889-1978) and WILLIAMSON, Dr George Scott (1884-1958)
founded the Pioneer Health Centre here in 1926.
142 Queen's Road, SE15
Southwark 2009

PEARSON, John Loughborough (1817-1897),
and later Sir Edwin Landseer LUTYENS (1869-1944),
Architects, lived and died here.
13 Mansfield Street, W1
Westminster 1962

PEARSON, Karl (1857-1936),
Pioneer Statistician, lived here.
7 Well Road, Hampstead, NW3
Camden 1983

PEEL, Sir Robert (1750-1830),
Manufacturer and Reformer, and his son, Sir Robert PEEL (1788-1850), Prime Minister, Founder of the Metropolitan Police, lived here.
16 Upper Grosvenor Street, W1
Westminster 1988

PELHAM, Henry (c.1695-1754),
Prime Minister, lived here.
22 Arlington Street, SW1 (Plaque on rear of building overlooking Queen's Walk, Green Park)
Westminster 1995

PENROSE, Sir Roland (1900-1984)
See MILLER, Lee

PEPYS, Samuel (1633-1703),
Diarist and Secretary of the Admiralty, lived here 1679-1688.
12 Buckingham Street, WC2
Westminster 1947

PEPYS, Samuel.
In a house formerly standing on this site lived Samuel PEPYS (1633-1703), Diarist and ROBERT HARLEY, Earl of Oxford (1661-1724), Statesman; and in this house lived William ETTY (1787-1849); Painter, and Clarkson STANFIELD (1793-1867), Painter.
14 Buckingham Street, WC2
Westminster 1908

PERCEVAL, Spencer (1762-1812),
Prime Minister, lived here.
59-60 Lincoln's Inn Fields, WC2
Camden 1914

PETRIE, Sir Flinders (1853-1942),
Egyptologist, lived here.
5 Cannon Place, NW3
Camden 1954

PETTY, William, Earl of Shelburne, 1st Marquess of Lansdowne (1737-1805)
Prime Minister, Supporter of American Independence, lived here
The Lansdowne Club, 9 Fitzmaurice Place, Berkeley Square, W1
Westminster 2003

PHELPS, Samuel (1804-1878),
Tragedian, lived here.
8 Canonbury Square, N1
Islington 1911

PHILPOT, Glyn
See RICKETTS, Charles

PICK, Frank (1878-1941),
Pioneer of Good Design for London Transport, lived here.
15 Wildwood Road, NW11
Barnet 1981

PINERO, Sir Arthur (1855-1934),
Playwright, lived here 1909-1934.
115a Harley Street, W1
Westminster 1970

PISSARRO, Lucien (1863-1944),
Painter, Printer, Wood Engraver, lived here.
27 Stamford Brook Road, Chiswick, W6
Hounslow 1976

PITT, William, Earl of Chatham.
Here lived three Prime Ministers: William PITT, Earl of Chatham (1708-1778); Edward Geoffrey STANLEY, Earl of Derby (1799-1869); William Ewart GLADSTONE (1809-1898).
10 St James's Square, SW1
Westminster 1910

PITT, WILLIAM, the younger (1759-1806),
Prime Minister, lived here 1803 to 1804.
Replaces first plaque put up in 1904 and later removed.
120 Baker Street, W1
Westminster 1949

PITT-RIVERS, Lieutenant General Augustus Henry Lane Fox (1827-1900),
Anthropologist and Archaeologist, lived here.
4 Grosvenor Gardens, SW1
Westminster 1983

PLAATJE, Solomon T. (1876-1932),
Black South African Writer and Campaigner for African Rights lived here,
25 Carnarvon Road, E10
Waltham Forest 1986

PLACE, Francis (1771-1854),
Political Reformer, lived here 1833-1851.
21 Brompton Square, SW3
Kensington and Chelsea 1961

PLATH, Sylvia (1932-1963),
Poet lived here 1960-1961.
3 Chalcot Square, Primrose Hill, NW1
Camden 2000

PLAYFAIR, Sir Nigel (1874-1934),
Actor-Manager, lived here.
26 Pelham Crescent, SW7
Kensington and Chelsea 1965

POMBAL, The Marquess of
Sebastiao; Jose; de Carvalho e Mello (1699 -1782)
See PORTUGUESE EMBASSY

POPE, Alexander (1688-1744),
Poet, lived in this row, Mawson's Buildings 1716-1719.
Mawson Arms PH (formerly Mawson's Buildings), 110 Chiswick Lane South, Chiswick, W4
Hounslow 1996

PORTUGUESE EMBASSY
These, two houses, were the, Portuguese Embassy, 1724-1747, The, Marquess of Pombal, Portuguese Statesman, Ambassador, 1739-1744, lived here
23-24 Golden Square, W1
Westminster 1980

POUND, Ezra (1885-1972)
Poet, lived here 1909-1914
10 Kensington Church Walk, W8
Kensington and Chelsea 2004

PRATT, William Henry, (1887-1969),
See KARLOFF, Boris

PRE-RAPHAELITE BROTHERHOOD, THE
In this house The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood was founded in 1848.
7 Gower Street, WC1
Camden 1998

PRIESTLEY, J.B. (1894-1984),
Novelist, playwright and essayist, lived here.
3 The Grove, Highgate, N6
Camden 1994

PRIESTLEY, Joseph (1733-1804),
Scientist, Philosopher and Theologian, was Minister to the Gravel Pit Meeting here in 1793-1794.
Ram Place, E9
Hackney 1985

PRIORY of St John the Baptist, Holywell, and the THEATRE.
The site of this building forms part of what was once the precinct of the Priory of St John the Baptist, Holywell.
Within a few yards stood from 1577 to 1598 the first London building specially devoted to the performance of plays and known as 'The Theatre'.
86-88 Curtain Road, EC2
Hackney 1920

PRYDE, James
See RICKETTS, Charles

Q - London Blue Plaques

QUAID I AZAM
See JINNAH

R - London Blue Plaques

RACKHAM, Arthur (1867-1939),
Illustrator, lived here.
16 Chalcot Gardens, NW3
Camden 1981

RACZYÑSKI, Count Edward (1891-1993)
Polish Statesman, Lived here 1967-1993
8 Lennox Gardens, SW1
Kensington and Chelsea 2004

RADCLIFFE, John
See BOW STREET

RAGLAN, Lord Fitzroy Somerset , 1st Baron (1788-1855),
Commander during the Crimean War, lived here.
5 Stanhope Gate, Hyde Park, W1
Westminster 1911

RAMBERT, Dame Marie (1888-1982),
Founder of Ballet Rambert, lived here.
19 Campden Hill Gardens, Kensington, W8
Kensington and Chelsea 1997

RATCLIFF CROSS
See WILLOUGHBY, Sir Hugh

RATHBONE, Eleanor (1872-1946),
Pioneer of family allowances, lived here.
Tufton Court, Tufton Street, SW1
Westminster 1986

RATTIGAN, Sir Terence (1911-1977)
Playwright, was born here
100 Cornwall Gardens, SW7
Kensington and Chelsea 2005

RAVILIOUS, Eric (1903-1942).
Artist, lived here 1931-1935.
48 Upper Mall, Hammersmith, W6
Hammersmith and Fulham 1991

READING, 1st Marquess of
See ISAACS, Rufus

RED HOUSE,
built in 1859-1860 by Philip WEBB, Architect for William MORRIS, Poet and Artist who lived here 1860-1865.
Red House Lane, Bexleyheath
Bexley 1969

REID DICK, Sir William (1878-1961)
Sculptor, worked here in studio 3, 1910-1914
Clifton Hill Studios, 95a Clifton Hill, NW8
Westminster 2001

REITH, Lord (1889-1971),
First Director-General of the BBC, lived here 1924-1930.
6 Barton Street, SW1
Westminster 1994

RELPH, Harry (1867-1928),
Little Tich, (Harry Relph), 1867-1928,
Music Hall Comedian, lived and, died here
93 Shirehall Park, Hendon, NW4
Barnet 1969

RESCHID, Mustapha Pasha (1800-1858),
Turkish Statesman and Reformer, lived here as an ambassador in 1839.
1 Bryanston Square, W1
Westminster 1972

REYNOLDS, Sir Joshua (1723-1792),
Portrait Painter, lived and died in a house on this site.
Fanum House (site of 47), Leicester Square, WC2
Westminster 1960
Note: Replaces plaque put up in 1875 by RSA on building now demolished. Present plaque first erected 1947, and re-erected 1960 after completion of extensions to Fanum House.

RICARDO, Sir Harry (1885-1974)
Mechanical Engineer, was born here
13 Bedford Square, WC1
Camden 2005

RICHARDSON, Sir Ralph (1902-1983)
Actor, lived here, 1944-1968
Bedegar's Lea, Hampstead Lane, NW3
Barnet 2009

RICHMOND, George (1809-1896),
Painter, lived here 1843-1896.
20 York Street, W1
Westminster 1961

RICKETTS, Charles
In these studios lived and worked the artists: Charles RICKETTS (1866-1931), Charles SHANNON (1863-1937), Glyn PHILPOT (1863-1937), Vivian FORBES (1891-1937), James PRYDE (1866-1941), F. Cayley ROBINSON (1862-1927).
Lansdowne House, 80 Lansdowne Road, W11
Kensington and Chelsea 1979

RIE, Dame Lucie (1902-1995)
Potter, lived and worked here, from 1939 until her death
18 Albion Mews, W2
Westminster, 2008

RIPON, Marquess of
See ROBINSON, George Frederick Samuel

RIZAL, Dr José (1861-1896),
Writer and National Hero of the Philippines, lived here.
37 Chalcot Crescent, NW1
Camden 1983
Note: Plaque reads Jose without an inflection over the 'e'. Replaces private plaque erected by Philippine Society in 1955.

ROBERTS, Earl (1832-1914),
Field-Marshal, lived here.
47 Portland Place, W1
Westminster 1922

ROBERTS, William (1895-1980),
Artist, lived, worked and died here 1946-1980
14 St Mark’s Crescent, Primrose Hill, NW1
Camden 2003

ROBESON, Paul (1898-1976)
Singer and Actor lived here 1929-1930
The Chestnuts, 1 Branch Hill, NW3
Camden 2002

ROBINSON, F. Cayley
See RICKETTS, Charles

ROBINSON, George Frederick Samuel, Marquess of Ripon (1827-1909),
Viceroy of India, lived here
9 Chelsea Embankment, SW3
Kensington and Chelsea 1959

ROBINSON, James (1813-1862)
Pioneer of Anaesthesia and Dentistry
Lived and worked here.
14 Gower Street, WC1
Camden 1991

ROBINSON, W. Heath
See HEATH ROBINSON

ROE, Alliott Verdon.
Under these arches Alliott Verdon ROE assembled his AVRO No. 1 triplane. In July 1909 he made the first all-British powered flight from Walthamstow Marsh.
Railway arches at Walthamstow Marsh Railway Viaduct, Walthamstow Marshes, E17
Waltham Forest 1983

ROGERS, Dr Joseph (1821-1889),
Health Care Reformer, lived here.
33 Dean Street, W1
Westminster 1996
Note: The ODNB gives Dr Joseph Rogers birth year as 1820

ROHMER, Sax, Arthur Henry Ward (1883-1959),
Creator of Dr Fu Manchu, lived here.
51 Herne Hill, SE24
Southwark 1985

ROMILLY, Samuel (1757-1818)
Here, Lived, Sir Samuel Romilly,
Law Reformer
Born 1757 Died 1818
21 Russell Square, WC1
Camden c.1903
Note: Erected privately by the Duke of Bedford. Adopted by the GLC in 1983.

ROMNEY, George (1734-1802),
Painter, lived here.
5 Holly Bush Hill, NW3
Camden 1908

ROSEBERY, 5th Earl of(1847-1929),
Prime Minister and first Chairman of the London County Council, was born here.
20 Charles Street, W1
Westminster 1962

ROSENBERG, Isaac (1890-1918),
Poet and Painter, lived in the East End and studied here.
Whitechapel Library, 77 High Street, E1
Tower Hamlets 1987

ROSS, Sir James Clark (1800-1862),
Polar Explorer, lived here.
2 Eliot Place, Blackheath, SE3
Lewisham 1960

ROSS, Sir Ronald (1857-1932),
Nobel Laureate, Discoverer of the, mosquito transmission, of malaria, lived here
18 Cavendish Square, W1
Westminster 1985

ROSSETTI, Christina Georgina (1830-1894),
Poetess, lived and died here.
30 Torrington Square, WC1
Camden c.1913
Note: Bronze plaque erected by the Duke of Bedford, taken over by the GLC in 1975.

ROSSETTI, Dante Gabriel (1828-1882),
Poet & Painter. Born here.
110 Hallam Street, W1
Westminster 1906
Note: Supplementary tablet reads: Tablet fixed 1906. Premises rebuilt & tablet refixed 1928.

ROSSETTI, Dante Gabriel (1828-1882),
Poet and Painter, and Algernon Charles SWINBURNE (1837-1909), Poet, lived here.
16 Cheyne Walk, SW3
Kensington and Chelsea 1949

ROSSETTI, Dante Gabriel.
In this house lived in 1851 Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1828-1882), Poet and Painter, and from 1856-1859 William MORRIS (1834-1896), Poet and Artist, and Sir Edward C (Coley) BURNE-JONES (1833-1898), Painter.
17 Red Lion Square, WC1
Camden 1911

ROSSI, Charles (Felix)
See HAYDON, Benjamin

ROTHENSTEIN, Sir William (1872-1945)
Painter and Writer lived here 1899-1902.
1 Pembroke Cottages, Edwardes Square, Kensington, W8
Kensington and Chelsea 2000

ROWLANDSON, Thomas (1757-1827),
Artist and Caricaturist, lived in a house on this site.
16 John Adam Street, Adelphi, WC2
Westminster 1950

ROY, Ram Mohun (1772-1833),
Indian Scholar and Reformer, lived here.
49 Bedford Square, WC1
Camden 1985

ROY, Major-General William (1726-1790),
Founder of the Ordnance Survey, lived here.
10 Argyll Street, W1
Westminster 1979

RUSKIN, John (1819-1900),
Man of Letters, lived in a house on this site.
26 Herne Hill, SE24
Lambeth 1926
Note: Plaque dated 1925, on a post in front garden. Replaces plaque put up in 1909 on house now demolished.

RUSSELL, Bertrand (1872-1970)
Philosopher and Campaigner for Peace, lived here in flat no.34, 1911-1916
34 Russell Chambers, Bury Place, WC1
Camden 2002

RUSSELL, Lord John, 1st Earl (1792-1878),
Lord John Russell, 1st Earl Russell,
Twice Prime Minister, lived here.
37 Chesham Place, SW1
Westminster 1911

RUSSELL, J. Scott
See 'GREAT EASTERN'

RUTHERFORD, Dame Margaret (1892-1972)
Actress lived here 1895-1920
4 Berkeley Place, Wimbledon SW19
(Merton 2002)

RUTHERFORD, Mark
See WHITE, William Hale

S - London Blue Plaques

SACKVILLE, Charles
See BOW STREET

SACKVILLE-WEST, Vita
See NICHOLSON, Harold

SALISBURY, Robert Gascoyne Cecil, 3rd Marquess of (1830-1903),
Prime Minister, lived here.
21 Fitzroy Square, W1
Camden 1965

SALMOND, Sir John Maitland (1881-1968)
Marshal of the Royal Air Force, RAF Commander, lived here 1928-1936
27 Chester Terrace, NW1
Camden 2002

SALVIN, Anthony (1799-1881),
Architect, lived here.
11 Hanover Terrace, Regent's Park, NW1
Westminster 1990

SAN MARTIN, Jose de (The Liberator) (1778-1850),
Argentine Soldier, and Statesman, stayed here
23 Park Road, NW1
Westminster 1953

SANDOW, Eugen (1867-1925),
Body-Builder and Promoter of Physical Culture, lived and died here
161 Holland Park Avenue, W11
Kensington & Chelsea 2009

SANTLEY, Sir Charles (1834-1922),
Singer, lived and died here.
13 Blenheim Road, NW8
Westminster 1935

SARGENT, Sir Malcolm (1895-1967),
Conductor, lived and died in a flat in this building.
Albert Hall Mansions, Kensington Gore, SW7
Kensington and Chelsea 1992

SARTORIUS, John F. (c.1775-c.1830),
Sporting Painter, lived here 1807-1812.
155 Old Church Street, SW3
Kensington and Chelsea 1963

SASSOON, Siegfried (1886-1967),
Writer, lived here 1925-1932.
23 Campden Hill Square, Kensington, W8
Kensington and Chelsea 1996

SAUNDERS, Sir Edwin (1814-1901),
Dentist to Queen Victoria, lived and died, here
Fairlawns, 89 Wimbledon Parkside, SW19
Wandsworth 1997
Note: Plaque on gate pier

SAVAGE, James
See ESSEX STREET

SAVARKAR, Vinayak Damodar (1883-1966),
Indian Patriot and Philosopher, lived here.
65 Cromwell Avenue, Highgate, N6
Haringey 1985

SAYERS, Dorothy L. (1893-1957),
Writer of Detective Stories, lived here 1921-1929.
24 Great James Street, WC1
Camden 2000

SAYERS, Tom (1826-1865)
Pugilist, died here
257 Camden High Street, NW1
Camden 2002

SCAWEN-BLUNT, Wilfrid (1840-1922),
Diplomat, Poet and Traveller, Founder of Crabbet Park Arabian stud, lived here.
15 Buckingham Gate, SW1
Westminster 1979

SCHMITZ, Ettore (1861-1928),
See SVEVO, Italo

SCHOPENHAUER, Arthur (1788-1860),
Philosopher lived and studied here in 1803
Eagle House, High Street, Wimbledon, SW19
Merton 2005

SCHREINER, Olive (1855-1920),
Author, lived here.
16 Portsea Place, W2
Westminster 1959

SCHWITTERS, Kurt (1887-1948),
Artist, lived here.
39 Westmoreland Road, Barnes, SW13
Richmond Upon Thames 1984

SCOTLAND YARD, Site of.
First Headquarters of the Metropolitan Police 1829-1890.
Ministry of Agriculture Building, Whitehall Place, SW1
Westminster 1979

SCOTT, Sir George Gilbert (1811-1878),
Architect, lived here.
Admiral's House, Admiral's Walk, Hampstead, NW3
Camden 1910

SCOTT, Sir Giles Gilbert (1880-1960),
Architect, designed this house and lived here 1926-1960.
Chester House, Clarendon Place, W2
Westminster 1990

SCOTT, John
See ELDON, Lord

SCOTT Captain Robert Falcon (1868-1912),
Antartic Explorer, lived here.
56 Oakley Street, SW3
Kensington and Chelsea 1935

SCOTT RUSSELL, J.
See 'GREAT EASTERN'

SEACOLE, Mary (1805-1881)
Jamaican Nurse, Heroine of the Crimean War, lived here
14 Soho Square, W1
Westminster 2007

SEFERIS, George (1900-1971),
Greek Ambassador, Poet and Nobel Laureate, lived here 1957-1962.
51 Upper Brook Street, W1
Westminster 2000

SEGRAVE, Sir Henry (1896-1930),
World Speed Record Holder, lived here in Flat No. 6 1917-1920.
St Andrew's Mansions, Dorset Street, W1
Westminster 2009

SELFRIDGE, Harry Gordon (1858-1947)
Department Store Magnate lived here 1921-1929
The Lansdowne Club, 9 Fitzmaurice Place, W1
Westminster 2003

SHACKLETON, Sir Ernest Henry (1874-1922),
Antartic Explorer, lived here.
12 Westwood Hill, SE26
Lewisham 1928

SHANNON, Charles
See RICKETTS, Charles

SHARP, Cecil (1859-1924),
Collector of English folk songs and dances, lived here.
4 Maresfield Gardens, NW3
Camden 1985

SHAW, Sir Eyre Massey (1830-1908)
First Chief Officer of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, lived here 1878-1891.
Winchester House, 94 Southwark Bridge Road, SE1
Southwark 2000

SHAW, George Bernard
See ADELPHI TERRACE

SHAW, George Bernard,
lived in this house from 1887-1898. 'From the coffers of his genius he enriched the world'.
29 Fitzroy Square, W1
Camden 1951
Note: Bronze plaque erected by St Pancras Borough Council, taken over by the GLC in 1975.

SHAW, Richard Norman (1831-1912)
Architect, designed this house, in which he lived, worked and died
6 Ellerdale Road, Hampstead, NW3
Camden, 2006

See also GOODALL, Frederick

SHE, Lao (1899-1966)
Chinese writer, lived here 1925-1928
31 St James’s Gardens, Notting Hill, W11
Kensington and Chelsea 2003

SHELLEY, Mary (1797-1851)
Author of Frankenstein lived here, 1846-1851
24 Chester Square, SW1
Westminster 2003

SHELLEY, Percy Bysshe (1792-1822),
Poet, lived here, in 1811
15 Poland Street, W1
Westminster 1979/2000
Note: Replacement for GLC plaque erected in 1979 but lost during refurbishment work in 1996

SHEPARD, E H (1879-1976),
Painter and Illustrator, lived here.
10 Kent Terrace, Regent's Park, NW1
Westminster 1993

SHEPHERD, Thomas Hosmer (1793-1864),
Artist who portrayed London, lived here.
26 Batchelor Street, N1
Islington 1976

SHERATON, Thomas (1751-1806),
Furniture Designer, lived here.
163 Wardour Street, W1
Westminster 1954

SHERIDAN, Richard Brinsley (1751-1816),
Dramatist and Statesman, lived here 1795-1802.
10 Hertford Street, W1
Westminster 1955
Note: For another plaque at this address see BURGOYNE.

SHERIDAN, Richard Brinsley,
Dramatist. Lived here. B:1751, D:1816
14 Savile Row, W1
Westminster 1881

SHORT, Sir Frank (1857-1945),
Engraver and Painter, lived here.
56 Brook Green, W6
Hammersmith and Fulham 1951

SIBELIUS, Jean (1865-1957),
Composer, lived here in 1909.
15 Gloucester Walk, Kensington, W8
Kensington and Chelsea 1995

SICKERT, Walter (1860-1942),
Painter and Etcher, lived and worked here.
6 Mornington Crescent, NW1
Camden 1977

SIEBE, Augustus (1788-1872),
Pioneer of the Diving Helmet lived an worked here.
5 Denmark Street, WC2
Camden 2000

SILVER STUDIO, The,
Established here in 1880. Arthur SILVER (1853-1896), Rex SILVER (1879-1965), Harry SILVER (1881-1971), Designers, lived here.
84 Brook Green Road, W6
Hammersmith and Fulham 1981

SIM, Alastair (1900-1976)
Actor, lived here, 1953-1975
8 Frognal Gardens, NW3
Hampstead 2008

SIMON, Sir John (1816-1904),
Pioneer of public health, lived here.
40 Kensington Square, W8
Kensington and Chelsea 1959

SINGH, Maharajah Duleep (1838-1893)
Last Ruler of Lahore, lived here 1881-1886
53 Holland Park, W11
Kensington and Chelsea 2005

SITWELL, Dame Edith (1887-1964),
Poet, lived here in Flat 42.
Greenhill, Hampstead High Street, NW3
Camden 1998

SLOANE, Sir Hans (1660-1753),
Physican and Benefactor of the British Museum, lived here 1695-1742.
4 Bloomsbury Place, WC1
Camden 1965

SLOVO, Joe (1926-1995)
See FIRST, Ruth

SMILES, Samuel (1812-1904),
Author of 'Self Help', lived here.
11 Granville Park, SE13
Lewisham 1959

SMIRKE, Sir Robert (1781-1867),
Architect, lived here.
81 Charlotte Street, W1
Camden 1979

SMITH, F.E., Earl of Birkenhead (1872-1930),
Lawyer and Statesman, lived here.
32 Grosvenor Gardens, SW1
Westminster 1959

SMITH, Stevie (1902-1971),
Poet, lived here, 1906-1971
1 Avondale Road, N13
Enfield 2005

SMITH, Sydney (1771-1845),
Author and Wit, lived here.
14 Doughty Street, WC1
Camden 1906
Note: This plaque replaces one erected in 1905.

SMITH, W.H. (1825-1891),
Bookseller and Statesman, lived here.
12 Hyde Park Street, W2
Westminster 1966
Note: This plaque was originally erected at 3 Grosvenor Place, Westminster in 1961 and removed from there in 1964.

SMITH, William, MP (1756-1835),
Pioneer of religious liberty, lived here.
16 Queen Anne's Gate, SW1
Westminster 1975

SMITHSON, James (1764-1829)
Scientist, Founder of the Smithsonian Institution, lived here.
9 Bentinck Street, W1
Westminster 2008

SMOLLETT, Tobias
See CHELSEA CHINA

SOMERSET, Lord Fitzroy
See RAGLAN

SOPWITH, Sir Thomas (1888-1989)
Aviator and Aircraft Manufacturer, lived here 1934-1940.
46 Green Street, Mayfair, W1
Westminster 1998

SOSEKI, Natsume (1867-1916)
Japanese Novelist lived here 1901-1902
81 The Chase, Clapham, SW4
(Lambeth 2002)

SPILSBURY, Sir Bernard (1877-1947)
Forensic Pathologist, lived here 1912-1940
31 Marlborough Hill, NW8
Westminster 2004

SPURGEON, Charles Haddon (1834-1892),
Preacher, lived here.
99 Nightingale Lane, SW12
Wandsworth 1971

STANFIELD, Clarkson
See PEPYS, Samuel

STANFORD, Sir Charles (1852-1924),
Musician, lived here 1894-1916.
56 Hornton Street, W8
Kensington and Chelsea 1961

STANHOPE, Charles, 3rd Earl (1753-1816),
Reformer and Inventor, lived here.
20 Mansfield Street, W1
Westminster 1951

STANLEY, Albert Henry
See ASHFIELD, Lord

STANLEY, E.G., Earl of Derby
See PITT, W.

STANLEY, Sir Henry Morton (1841-1904),
Explorer and Writer, lived and died here.
2 Richmond Terrace, Whitehall, SW1
Westminster 1987

STANLEY, W.F.R. (1829-1909),
Inventor, Manufacturer and Philanthropist, founded and designed these halls and technical school.
Stanley Halls, 12 South Norwood Hill, South Norwood, SE25
Croydon 1993

STAUNTON, Howard (1810-1874),
British World Chess Champion, lived here 1871-1874.
117 Lansdowne Road, W11
Kensington and Chelsea 1999

STEER, Philip Wilson (1860-1942),
Painter, lived and died here.
109 Cheyne Walk, SW10
Kensington and Chelsea 1967

STEPHEN, Sir Leslie (1832-1904),
Scholar and Writer, lived here.
22 Hyde Park Gate, SW7
Kensington and Chelsea 1960

STEPHEN, Virginia (Virginia Woolf) (1882-1941),
Novelist and Critic, lived here 1907-1911.
29 Fitzroy Square, W1
Camden 1974

STEPHENSON, Robert (1803-1859),
Engineer, died here.
35 Gloucester Square, W2
Westminster 1905

STEVENS, Alfred (1817-1875),
Artist, lived here.
9 Eton Villas, NW3
Camden 1924

STILL, Sir George Frederic (1868-1941),
Paediatrician, lived here.
28 Queen Anne Street, W1
Westminster 1993

STOKER, Bram (1847-1912),
Author of 'Dracula', lived here.
18 St Leonard's Terrace, SW3
Kensington and Chelsea 1977

STONE, Marcus (1840-1921),
Artist, lived here 1877-1921.
8 Melbury Road, Kensington, W14
Kensington and Chelsea 1994

STOTHARD, Thomas (1755-1834),
Painter and Illustrator, lived here.
28 Newman Street, W1
Westminster 1911

STRACHEY, Lytton (1880-1932),
Critic and Biographer, lived here.
51 Gordon Square, WC1
Camden 1971

STRANG, William (1859-1921),
Painter and Etcher, lived here 1900-1921.
20 Hamilton Terrace, NW8
Westminster 1962

STREET, George Edmund (1824-1881),
Architect, lived here.
14 Cavendish Place, W1
Westminster 1980

STUART, Prince Charles Edward
See ESSEX STREET

STUART, John McDouall (1815-1866),
First Explorer to cross Australia, lived and died here.
9 Campden Hill Square, W8
Kensington and Chelsea 1962

SVEVO, Italo (alias for SCHMITZ, Ettore) (1861-1928)
Ettore Schmitz, alias, Italo Svevo, 1861-1928
Writer, lived here, 1903-1913
67 Charlton Church Lane, Charlton, SE7
Greenwich 1999

SWINBURNE, Algernon Charles (1837-1909),
Poet and his friend, Theodore WATTS-DUNTON (1832-1914), Poet-Novelist-Critic, lived and died here.
11 Putney Hill, SW15
Wandsworth 1926

SZABO, Violett, GC (1921-1945),
Secret Agent, lived here. She gave her life for the French Resistance.
18 Burnley Road, Stockwell, SW9
Lambeth 1981

T - London Blue Plaques

TAGLIONI, Marie (1809-1884),
Ballet Dancer, lived here in 1875-1876.
14 Connaught Square, W2
Westminster 1960

TAGORE, Rabindranath (1861-1941),
Indian Poet, stayed here in 1912.
3 Villas on the Health, Vale of Heath, Hampstead, NW3
Camden 1961

TALLEYRAND, Prince (1754-1838),
French Statesman and Diplomatist, lived here.
21 Hanover Square, W1
Westminster 1978

TALLIS, John (1816-1876),
Publisher of 'London Street View', lived here.
233 New Cross Road, SE14
Lewisham 1978

TAUBER, Richard (1891-1948),
Lyric Tenor, lived here in flat 297 1947-1948.
Park West, Edgware Road, W2 (Kendal Street elevation)
Westminster 1998

TAWNEY, R. H. (1880-1962),
Historian, Teacher and Political Writer, lived here.
21 Mecklenburgh Square, WC1
Camden 1980

TELEVISION.
The world's, first regular, high definition, television service, was inaugurated, here by the B.B.C., 2 November, 1936
Alexandra Palace, Wood Green, N22
Haringey 1977
Note: Open to the Public

TEMPEST, Dame Marie (1864-1942),
Actress, lived here 1899-1902.
24 Park Crescent, W1
Westminster 1972

TEMPLE, Henry John
See PALMERSTON

TENNYSON, Alfred Lord (1809-1892),
Poet, lived here in 1880 and 1881
9 Upper Belgrave Street, SW1
Westminster 1994

TERRY, Dame Ellen (1847-1928),
Actress, lived here.
22 Barkston Gardens, SW5
Kensington and Chelsea 1951

THACKERAY, William Makepeace,
Novelist, lived here. Born 1811, died 1863.
2 Palace Green, W8
Kensington and Chelsea 1887

THEATRE, The
See PRIORY OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST

THOMAS, Dylan (1914-1953),
Poet, lived here.
54 Delancey Street, NW1
Camden 1983

THOMAS, Edward (1878-1917),
Essayist and Poet, lived here.
61 Shelgate Road, SW11
Wandsworth 1949

THOMPSON, Sir Benjamin, Count Rumford (1753-1814),
Inventor and Adventurer, lived here.
168 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, SW3
Kensington and Chelsea 1999

THOMSON, James (1700-1748)
Poet, Author of Rule Britannia, lived and died here
The Royal Hospital, Kew Foot Road, Richmond
Richmond 2005

THORNDYKE, Dame Sybil (1882-1976),
Actress, lived here 1921-1932.
6 Carlyle Square, Chelsea, SW3
Kensington and Chelsea 1998

THORNE, Will (1857-1946),
Trade Union Leader and Labour M.P., lived here.
1 Lawrence Road, West Ham, E13
Newham 1987

THORNYCROFT, Sir Hamo (1850-1925),
Sculptor, lived here.
2b Melbury Road, W14
Kensington and Chelsea 1957

TILAK, Lokamanya (1856-1920),
Indian Patriot and Philosopher, lived here 1918-1919.
10 Howley Place, W2
Westminster 1988

TOWLE, Arthur
See LUCAN, Arthur

TOWNLEY, Charles (1737-1805),
Antiquary and Collector, lived here.
14 Queen Anne's Gate, SW1
Westminster 1985

TOYNBEE, Arnold (1852-1883)
See TOYNBEE, Joseph

TOYNBEE, Joseph (1815-1866)
Aural Surgeon, and his son
TOYNBEE, Arnold (1852-1883)
Social Philosopher, lived here 1854-1866
Beech Holme, 49 Wimbledon Parkside, SW19
Merton 2004

TREE, Sir Herbert Beerbohm (1853-1917),
Actor-Manager, lived here.
31 Rosary Gardens, SW7
Kensington and Chelsea 1950

TREVES, Sir Frederick (1853-1923)
Surgeon lived here 1886-1907.
6 Wimpole Street, W1
Westminster 2000

TROLLOPE, Anthony (1815-1882),
Novelist, lived here.
39 Montagu Square, W1
Westminster 1914

TURING, Alan (1912-1954),
Code-Breaker and Pioneer of Computer Science was born here.
2 Warrington Cresent, Maida Vale, W9
Westminster 1998

TURNER, J.M.W., RA (1775-1851),
Painter, designed and lived in this house.
40 Sandycoombe Road, Twickenham
Richmond Upon Thames 1977

TUSSAUD, Madame Marie (1761-1850)
Artist in Wax, lived here 1838-1839
24 Wellington Road, St John's Wood, NW8
Westminster 2001

TWAIN, Mark (alias of Samuel Langhorne Clemens) (1835-1910)
Samuel L., Clemens, "Mark Twain", 1835-1910,
American Writer, lived here in, 1896-7
23 Tedworth Square, SW3
Kensington and Chelsea 1960

TWEED, John (1863-1933),
Sculptor, lived here.
108 Cheyne Walk, SW10
Kensington and Chelsea 1985

TYBURN TREE,
Site of Tyburn Tree.
Traffic Island at the junction of Edgware Road and Bayswater Road, W2
Westminster 1965

U - London Blue Plaques

UNDERHILL, Evelyn (1875-1941)
Christian Philosopher and Teacher, lived here 1907-1939.
Replaces plaque put up in 1975.
50 Campden Hill Square, W8
Kensington and Chelsea 1990

UNITED STATES EMBASSY
United, States Embassy, 1863-1866,
Henry Brooks, Adams, 1838-1918,
U.S. Historian, lived here
98 Portland Place, Westminster, W1
Westminster 1978

UNWIN, Sir Stanley (1884-1968)
Publisher, was born here.
13 Handen Road, SE12
Lewisham 1984

V - London Blue Plaques

VAN BUREN, Martin (1782-1862),
Eighth US President, lived here.
7 Stratford Place, W1
Westminster 1977

VAN GOGH, Vincent (1853-1890),
Painter, lived here 1873-1874.
87 Hackford Road, SW9
Lambeth 1973

VANE, Sir Harry (1612-1662)
Statesman, lived here. Born 1612, beheaded 1662.
Vane House, Rosslyn Hill, NW3
Camden 1897
Note: House demolished but plaque remains on surviving gate pier.

VAUGHAN WILLIAMS, Ralph (1872-1958),
Composer, lived here from 1953 until his death.
10 Hanover Terrace, Regent's Park, NW1
Westminster 1972

VENTRIS, Michael (1922-1956),
Architect and Decipherer of Linear B script, lived here.
19 North End, Hampstead, NW3
Camden 1990

VIVEKANANDA, Swami (1863-1902)
Hindu Philosopher, lived here in 1896
63 St George's Drive, SW1
Kensington and Chelsea 2004

VON HÜGEL, Baron Friedrich (1852-1925),
Theologian, lived here 1882-1903.
4 Holford Road, NW3
Camden 1968

VOYSEY, C.F.A. (1857-1941),
Architect and Designer, lived here.
6 Carlton Hill, St John's Wood, NW8
Westminster 1995

W - London Blue Plaques

WAINWRIGHT, Lincoln Stanhope (1847-1929),
Vicar of St Peter's, London Docks, lived here 1884-1929.
Clergy House, Wapping Lane, E1
Tower Hamlets 1961

WAKLEY, Thomas (1795-1862),
Reformer and Founder of 'The Lancet', lived here.
35 Bedford Square, WC1
Camden 1962

WALEY, Arthur (1889-1966),
Poet, Translator and Orientalist, lived and died here.
50 Southwood Lane, Highgate Village, N6
Haringey 1995

WALKER, Sir Emery (1851-1933),
Typographer and Antiquary, lived here 1903-1933.
7 Hammersmith Terrace, W6
Hammersmith and Fulham 1959

WALLACE, Alfred Russel (1823-1913),
Naturalist, lived here.
44 St Peter's Road
Croydon 1979

WALLACE, Edgar (1875-1932),
Writer, lived here.
6 Tressillian Crescent, SE4
Lewisham 1960

WALPOLE, Sir Robert (1676-1745),
Prime Minister, and his son Horace WALPOLE (1717-1797),
Connoisseur and Man of Letters, lived here.
5 Arlington Street, SW1
Westminster 1976
Note: Replaces plaque erected by RSA in 1881 to Sir Robert Walpole alone.

WALTER, John (1739-1812),
Founder of 'The Times', lived here.
113 Clapham Common North Side, SW4
Wandsworth 1977

WALTON, Sir William (1902-1983),
Composer, lived here.
Lowndes Cottage, 8 Lowndes Place, SW1
Westminster 2009

WARD, Arthur Henry
See ROHMER, Sax

WARLOCK, Peter (alias of Philip Arnold Hesseltine) (1894-1930),
Philip Arnold, Heseltine,
Peter Warlock, 1894-1930,
Composer, lived here
30 Tite Street, SW3
Kensington and Chelsea 1984

WATERHOUSE, Alfred (1830-1905),
Architect, lived here.
61 New Cavendish Street, W1
Westminster 1988

WATERHOUSE, John William (1849-1917)
Painter, lived here, 1900-1917
10 Hall Road, NW8
(Westminster 2002)

WATTS-DUNTON, Theodore
See SWINBURNE, A.C.

WAUGH, Benjamin (1839-1908),
Founder of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, lived here.
26 Croom's Hill, SE10
Greenwich 1984

WAUGH, Evelyn (1903-1966),
Writer, lived here.
145 North End Road, Golders Green, NW11
Barnet 1993

WEBB, Philip
See RED HOUSE

WEBB, Sidney (1859-1947),
and Beatrice WEBB (1858-1943), Social Scientists and Political Reformers, lived here.
10 Netherhall Gardens, NW3
Camden 1981

WEISZ, Victor, "Vicky" (1913-1966),
Cartoonist, lived in a flat in this building.
Welbeck Mansions, 35 Welbeck Street, W1
Westminster 1996
Note: Plaque on New Cavendish Street elevation

WEIZMANN, Chaim (1874-1952),
Scientist and Statesman. First President of the State of Israel, lived here.
67 Addison Road, W14
Kensington and Chelsea 1980

WELLCOME, Sir Henry (1853-1936),
Pharmacist, Founder of the Wellcome Trust and Foundation, lived here,
6 Gloucester Gate, NW1
Camden 1989

WELLS, H.G. (1866-1946),
Writer, lived and died here.
13 Hanover Terrace, NW1
Westminster 1966

WESLEY, Charles (1707-1788),
Divine and Hymn Writer, lived and died in a house on this site, and his sons Charles (1757-1834), and Samuel (1766-1837), Musicians, also lived here.
1 Wheatley Street, W1
Westminster 1953

WESLEY, John (1703-1791),
Evangelist, and Founder of Methodism, lived here.
47 City Road, EC1
Islington 1926

WESTMACOTT, Sir Richard (1775-1856),
Sculptor, lived and died here.
14 South Audley Street, W1
Westminster 1955

WHALL, Christopher Whitworth (1849-1924),
Stained Glass Artist, lived here.
19 Ravenscourt Road, W6
Hammersmith and Fulham 1983

WHEATSTONE, Sir Charles (1802-1875),
Scientist and Inventor, lived here.
19 Park Crescent, W1
Westminster 1981

WHEELER, Sir Mortimer (1890-1976),
Archaeologist, lived here.
27 Whitcomb Street, WC2
Westminster 1993

WHISTLER, James Abbott McNeil (1834-1903),
Painter and Etcher, lived here.
96 Cheyne Walk, SW10
Kensington and Chelsea 1925

WHITAKER, Joseph (1820-1895),
Publisher, Founder of Whitaker's Almanack, lived and died here.
White Lodge, 68 Silver Street, Enfield, EN1
Enfield 1998

WHITE, William Hale (Mark Rutherford) (1831-1913),
Novelist, lived here.
19 Park Hill, Carshalton
Sutton 1979

WILBERFORCE, William
and the Clapham Sect worshipped in this church. Their campaigning resulted in the abolition of slavery in the British Dominions 1833.
Holy Trinity Church, Clapham Common, SW4
Lambeth 1984

WILBERFORCE, William (1759-1833).
On the site behind this house stood until 1904 Broomwood House - formerly Broomfield - where William Wilberforce resided during the campaign against slavery which he successfully conducted in Parliament.
111 Broomwood Road, SW11
Wandsworth 1906

WILBERFORCE, William (1759-1833),
Opponent of slavery, died here.
44 Cadogan Place, SW1
Kensington and Chelsea 1961

WILDE, Lady Jane Francesca "Speranza" (1821-1896)
Poet and Essayist lived here 1887-1896.
87 Oakley Street, Chelsea, SW3
Kensington and Chelsea 2000

WILDE, Oscar (1854-1900),
Wit and Dramatist, lived here.
34 Tite Street, SW3
Kensington and Chelsea 1954

WILLAN, Dr Robert (1757-1812),
Dermatologist, lived here.
10 Bloomsbury Square, WC1
Camden 1949

WILLIAMSON, Dr George Scott
See PEARSE, Dr Innes

WILLIS, 'Father' Henry (1821-1901),
Organ Builder, lived here.
9 Rochester Terrace, NW1
Camden 1986

WILLOUGHBY, Sir Hugh.
This tablet is in memory of Sir Hugh WILLOUGHBY, Stephen BOROUGH , William BOROUGH , Sir Martin FROBISHER and other navigators who, in the latter half of the sixteenth century, set sail from this reach of the River Thames near Ratcliff Cross to explore the northern seas
King Edward Memorial Park, Shadwell, E1
Tower Hamlets 1922

WILSON, Edward Adrian (1872-1912),
Antarctic Explorer and Naturalist, lived here.
Battersea Vicarage, 42 Vicarage Crescent, SW11
Wandsworth 1935

WINANT, John Gilbert (1889-1947),
United States Ambassador 1941-1946, lived here.
7 Aldford Street, W1
Westminster 1982

WINGFIELD, Major Walter Clopton (1833-1912),
Father of lawn tennis, lived here.
33 St George's Square, SW1
Westminster 1987

WODEHOUSE, P.G. (1881-1975),
Writer, lived here.
17 Dunraven Street, W1
Westminster 1988

WOLFE, General James (1727-1759),
Victor of Quebec, lived here.
Macartney House, Greenwich Park, SE10
Greenwich 1909

WOLSELEY, Garnet, 1st Viscount (1833-1913),
Field-Marshal, lived in this house.
Ranger’s House, Chesterfield Walk, Blackheath, SE10
Greenwich 1937
Note: Open to the public

WOOD, Edward, 1st Earl of Halifax (1881-1959),
Statesman, Viceroy of India and Foreign Secretary, lived here.
86 Eaton Square, SW1
Westminster 1994

WOOD, Sir Henry (1869-1944),
Musician, lived here.
4 Elsworthy Road, NW3
Camden 1969

WOOLF, Leonard and Virginia
lived in this house 1915-1924 and founded the Hogarth Press in 1917.
Hogath House, 34 Paradise Road
Richmond Upon Thames 1976

WOOLF, Virginia
See STEPHEN, Virginia

WREN, Sir Christopher (1632-1723),
Architect, lived here.
The Old Court House, Hampton Court Green, East Molesey
Richmond Upon Thames 1996

WYATT, Thomas Henry (1807-1880),
Architect, lived and died here.
77 Great Russell Street, WC1
Camden 1980

WYATVILLE, Sir Jeffry (1766-1840),
Architect, lived and died here.
39 Brook Street, Mayfair, W1
Westminster 1984

WYCHERLEY, William
See BOW STREET

WYNDHAM, Sir Charles (1837-1919),
Actor-Manager, lived and died here.
20 York Terrace East, NW1
Westminster 1962

Y - London Blue Plaques

YEATS, William Butler (1865-1939),
Irish Poet and Dramatist, lived here.
23 Fitzroy Road, NW1
Camden 1957

YOUNG, Thomas (1773-1829),
Man of Science, lived here.
48 Welbeck Street, W1
Westminster 1951

Note: Replaces first plaque put up in 1905.

Z - London Blue Plaques

ZANGWILL, Israel (1864-1926),
Writer and Philanthropist, lived here.
288 Old Ford Road, Bethnal Green, E2
Tower Hamlets 1965

ZOFFANY, Johann (1733-1810),
Painter, lived here 1790-1810.
65 Strand-on-the-Green, Chiswick, W4
Hounslow 1973

ZOLA, Emile (1840-1902),
French Novelist, lived here 1898-1899.
Queen's Hotel, 122 Church Road, Upper Norwood, SE19
Croydon 1990