London’s Blue Plaques are an institution and none more so than for theatre people. Here we take a celebratory tour of theatre blue plaques in London including Oscar Wilde, Noel Coward, David Garrick, Edith Evans and many more.
As you walk around London you will notice blue plaques on a number of buildings.
London’s blue plaques have become tourist attractions in their own right as they mark out the former homes of some of London’s most famous, accomplished and even notorious people. There none more worthy of a blue plaque than London’s past theatre workers and artists.
London’s blue plaques scheme is administered by English Heritage and has been running for over 140 years. The plaques help to mark places in the capital where important people in history have lived, worked and died.
Naturally, there are numerous plaques celebrating theatre people and those associated with West End and West End Theatre’s long and varied cultural heritage.
We’ve attempted to summarise a number of the theatre-related plaques below and linked to Google Maps to help you find them.
Have we missed some out? Got some corrections? Please contact us.
Caution: The addresses below do not contain the full postcodes so please be aware that Google Maps will give you the rough location but you may need to do your own hunting to find the Blue Plaque.
THEATRE-RELATED BLUE PLAQUES OF LONDON
ALDRIDGE, Ira (1807-1867)
Shakespearian Actor, ‘The African Roscius’, lived here.
Ground-breaking African American actor in London.
5 Hamlet Road, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 MAP
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ira_Aldridge
ALEXANDER, Sir George (1858-1918)
Actor-Manager, lived here.
Actor manager of St James’s Theatre, where he produced Oscar Wilde’s Lady Windermere’s Fan.
57 Pont Street, London, SW1 MAP
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_George_Alexander
AMBROSE, Bert (c.1896-1971)
Dance Band Leader, lived and played here, 1927-1940
Leader of English dance band, Bert Ambrose & His Orchestra, in the 1930s.
The May Fair Hotel, Stratton Street, London, W1 MAP
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bert_Ambrose
ARNE, Thomas (1710-1778)
Composer, lived here.
Wrote Rule, Britannia! and Thomas and Sally – the first English comic opera to be sung throughout
31 King Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2 MAP
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Arne
ASTAFIEVA, Princess Seraphine (1876-1934)
Ballet dancer, lived and taught here.
152 King’s Road, London, SW3 MAP
BAGNOLD, Enid (1889-1981)
Novelist and Playwright, lived here.
Wrote The Chalk Garden.
29 Hyde Park Gate, London, SW7 MAP
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enid_Bagnold
BAILLIE, Joanna (1762 – 1851)
Poet and Dramatist, born 1762, died 1851. Lived in this house, for nearly 50, years.
Scottish playwright, her plays included De Monfort and Family Legend.
Bolton House, Windmill Hill, London, NW3 MAP
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joanna_Baillie
BALFE, Michael William (1808-1870)
Musical Composer, lived here.
Wrote opera The Bohemian Girl.
12 Seymour Street, London, W1 MAP
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_William_Balfe
BARRIE, Sir James (1860-1937)
Dramatist, and other eminent artists and writers lived here.
Author of Peter Pan.
1-3 Robert Street, Adelphi, London, WC2 MAP
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._M._Barrie
BARRIE, Sir James (1860-1937)
Novelist and Dramatist, lived here.
Author of Peter Pan.
100 Bayswater Road, London, W2 MAP
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._M._Barrie
BAYLIS, Lilian (1874-1937)
Manager of the Old Vic and Sadlers Wells Theatres, lived and died here.
Enormously influential producer and manager whose legacy shaped the UK’s national theatre, opera and ballet scenes.
27 Stockwell Park Road, London, SW9 MAP
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lilian_Baylis
BEARD, John (c.1717-1791)
Singer and WILLIAM EWART (1798-1869), Promoter of public libraries lived here.
Famous for his roles within Handel’s peras and oratorios.
Hampton Branch Library, Rose Hill, Hampton, London MAP
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Beard_(tenor)
BEECHAM, Sir Thomas, CH (1879-1961)
Conductor and Impresario, lived here.
Founded the London Philharmonic and the Royal Philharmonic orchestras.
31 Grove End Road, St John’s Wood, London, NW8 MAP
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Beecham
BEERBOHM, Sir Max (1872-1956)
Artist and Writer, born here.
Wrote a large amount of theatre criticism and books on theatre.
57 Palace Gardens Terrace, London, W8 MAP
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Beerbohm
BRITTEN, Benjamin, O.M. (1913-1976)
Composer, lived here 1931-1933.
English composer, conductor, and pianist. Operas included Billy Budd and Peter Grimes.
173 Cromwell Road, London, SW5 MAP
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Britten,_Benjamin
BURTON, RICHARD (1925-1984)
Actor lived here 1949-1956
6 Lyndhurst Road, Hampstead, London NW3 5PX MAP
BUTT, Dame Clara (1873-1936)
Singer, lived here 1901-1929.
Accomplished contralto singer.
7 Harley Road, London, NW3 MAP
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clara_Butt
CHEVALIER, Albert (1861-1923)
Music Hall Comedian, was born here.
Famous for singing My Old Dutch.
17 St Ann’s Villas, London, W11 MAP
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Chevalier
CHRISTIE, Dame Agatha (1890-1976)
Detective novelist and playwright, lived here 1934-1941
Her stage play, The Mousetrap, is the world’s longest running play.
58 Sheffield Terrace, London, W8 MAP
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agatha_Christie
CLARKSON, Willy (1861-1934)
Theatrical Wigmaker, lived and died here.
Wig, costume and prop maker.
41-43 Wardour Street, London, W1 MAP
https://www.arthurlloyd.co.uk/Backstage/ClarksonWigs.htm
COLLINS MUSIC HALL
Was here from 1862-1958.
10-11 Islington Green, London, N1 MAP
https://www.arthurlloyd.co.uk/Collins.htm
CONAN DOYLE, Sir Arthur (1859-1930)
Creator of Sherlock Holmes, lived here 1891-1894.
12 Tennison Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 MAP
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Conan_Doyle
CONS, Emma (1837-1912)
Philanthropist and Founder of the Old Vic, lived here.
136 Seymour Place, London, W1 MAP
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emma_Cons
COWARD, Sir Noël (1899-1973)
Actor, Playwright and Songwriter, born here.
Coward’s plays include Blithe Spirit, Private Lives and Hayfever.
131 Waldegrave Road, Teddington MAP
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noel_Coward
DE VALOIS, Dame Ninette (1898-2001) O.M.
Founder of the, Royal Ballet lived here, 1962-1982
Irish born British dancer, teacher, choreographer and director of classical ballet.
14 The Terrace, Barnes, London, SW13 MAP
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ninette_de_Valois
DEVANT, David (1868-1941)
Magician lived here
The first President of The Magic Circle
Flat 1 Ornan Court, Ornan Road, London, NW3 MAP
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Devant
DEVINE, George (1910-1966)
Actor, Artistic Director of the Royal Court Theatre 1956-1965, lived here.
9 Lower Mall, Hammersmith, London, W6 MAP
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Devine
DICKENS, Charles (1812-1870)
Novelist, lived here.
48 Doughty Street, London, WC1 MAP
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_dickens
DONAT, Robert (1905-1958)
Actor, lived here.
Particularly known for his stage roles in The Devil’s Disciple, Heartbreak House, Much Ado About Nothing and Murder in the Cathedral.
8 Meadway, Hampstead Garden Suburb, London, NW11 MAP
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Donat
D’OYLY CARTE, Richard (1844-1901)
This building stands on the site of Adelphi Terrace built by the brothers ADAM in 1768-1774. Famous residents in the Terrace include… David GARRICK (1717-1779), Actor;… Richard D’OYLY CARTE (1844-1901), Savoy Opera Promoter;… George Bernard SHAW (1856-1950), Author and Playwright.
ADELPHI TERRACE, The Adelphi, London, WC2 MAP
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_D%27Oyly_Carte
DU MAURIER, Sir Gerald (1873-1934)
Actor Manager, lived here from 1916 until his death.
Cannon Hall, 14 Cannon Place, London, NW3 MAP
Camden 1967
ELEN, Gus (1862-1940)
Music Hall Comedian, lived here.
3 Thurleigh Avenue, Balham, London, SW12 MAP
Wandsworth 1979
ELGAR, Sir Edward (1857-1934)
Composer, lived here 1890-1891.
51 Avonmore Road, London, W14 MAP
Hammersmith and Fulham 1962
ELIOT, T.S., OM (1888-1965)
Poet, lived and died here.
3 Kensington Court Gardens, London, W8 MAP
Kensington and Chelsea 1986
EVANS, Dame Edith (1888-1976)
Actress, lived here.
109 Ebury Street, Victoria, London, SW1 MAP
Westminster 1997
FERRIER, Kathleen (1912-1953)
Contralto, lived here.
97 Frognal, Hampstead, London, NW3 MAP
Camden 1979
FIELDS, DAME GRACIE (1898-1979)
Singer and Entertainer lived here
72A Upper Street, London N1 0NY MAP
FLANAGAN, Bud (1896-1968)
Comedian and Leader of the ‘Crazy Gang’, born here.
12 Hanbury Street, London, E1 MAP
Tower Hamlets 1996
FLECKER, James Elroy (1884-1915)
Poet and Dramatist, was born here.
9 Gilmore Road, London, SE13 MAP
Lewisham 1986
FLEMING, Ian (1908-1964)
Creator of James Bond, lived here.
22 Ebury Street, London, SW1 MAP
Westminster 1996
FORESTER, C.S. (1899-1966)
Novelist, lived here.
58 Underhill Road, Dulwich, London, SE22 MAP
Southwark 1990
FORSTER, E.M. (1879-1970)
Novelist, lived here.
Arlington Park Mansions, Sutton Lane, Turnham Green, London, W4 MAP
Hounslow 1983
FREAKE, Sir Charles James (1814-1884)
Builder and Patron of the Arts, lived here.
21 Cromwell Road, London, SW7 MAP
Kensington and Chelsea 1981
GALSWORTHY, John (1867-1933)
Novelist and Playwright, lived here 1918-1933.
Grove Lodge, Admiral’s Walk, London, NW3 MAP
Camden 1950
GANDY, Joseph Michael (1771-1843)
Architectural, Visionary, lived here, 1833-1838
58 Grove Park Terrace, London, London, W4 MAP
Hounslow 2006
GARRICK, David (1717-1779)
This building stands on the site of Adelphi Terrace built by the brothers ADAM in 1768-1774. Famous residents in the Terrace include… David GARRICK (1717-1779), Actor;… Richard D’OYLY CARTE (1844-1901), Savoy Opera Promoter;… George Bernard SHAW (1856-1950), Author and Playwright.
Influenced 18th century theatre as an actor, playwright, theatre manager and producer
ADELPHI TERRACE, The Adelphi, London, WC2 MAP
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Garrick
GARRICK, David (1717-1779)
Actor, lived here.
Garrick’s Villa, Hampton Court Road, London MAP
Richmond-upon-Thames 1970
More about Garrick Villa in Hampton
GILBERT, Sir W.S. (William Schwenck) (1836-1911)
Dramatist, lived here.
39 Harrington Gardens, London, SW7 MAP
Kensington and Chelsea 1929
GOODALL, Frederick
This house, designed by SHAW, R. Norman, Architect for Frederick GOODALL, Painter, was later the home of W.S. Gilbert, Writer and Librettist.
Grims Dyke, Old Redding, Harrow Weald MAP
Harrow 1976
GOOSSENS family
This was the home of the GOOSSENS family of musicians, 1912-1927
70 Edith Road, West Kensington, London, W14 MAP
Hammersmith & Fulham 1999
GRAHAME, Kenneth (1859-1932)
Author of “The Wind in the Willows”, lived here 1901-1908.
16 Phillimore Place, London, W8 MAP
Kensington and Chelsea 1959
GREENE, GRAHAM (1904-1991)
Writer lived here 1935-1940
14 Clapham Common North Side, Clapham, London SW4 0RF MAP
GREET, Sir Philip Ben (1857-1936)
Actor-Manager, lived here 1920-1936.
160 Lambeth Road, London, SE1 MAP
Lambeth 1961
GRENFELL, Joyce (1910-1979)
Entertainer and Writer lived here in flat No.8, 1957-1979.
34 Elm Park Gardens, London, SW10 MAP
Kensington and Chelsea 2003
GRIMALDI, Joseph (1778-1837)
Clown, lived here 1818-1828.
56 Exmouth Market, London, EC1 MAP
Islington 1989
GROSSMITH, George, Junior (1874-1935)
Actor Manager, lived here.
3 Spanish Place, London, W1 MAP
Westminster 1963
HALL, Henry (1898-1989)
Dance Band Leader and Broadcaster, lived here 1932-1959
38 Harman Drive, Cricklewood, London, NW2 MAP
Barnet 2003
HALL, Radclyffe (1880-1943)
Novelist and Poet, lived here 1924-1929
37 Holland Street, Kensington, London, W8 MAP
Kensington and Chelsea 1992
HAMILTON, PATRICK (1904-1962)
Novelist and Playwright lived here
2 Burlington Gardens, Chiswick, London W4 4LT MAP
HANDEL, George Frederick (1685-1759)
Musician, lived and died here.
25 Brook Street, London, W1 MAP
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, London, W2 MAP
Westminster 1980
HARTNELL, Sir Norman (1901-1979)
Court Dressmaker, lived and worked here 1935-1979
26 Bruton Street, London, W1 MAP
Westminster 2005
HAY, Will (1888-1949)
Comic Actor and Astronomer lived here 1927-1934.
45 The Chase, Norbury, London, SW16 MAP
Croydon 2000
HILTON, James (1900-1954)
Novelist and Scriptwriter, lived here.
42 Oak Hill Gardens, Woodford Green, IG8 MAP
Waltham Forest 1997
HITCHCOCK, Sir Alfred (1899-1980)
Film Director, lived here 1926-1939.
153 Cromwell Road, London, SW5 MAP
Kensington and Chelsea 1999
HOLLOWAY, Stanley (1890-1982)
Actor and Humorist, was born here
25 Albany Road, London, E12 MAP
Newham 2009
HOLST, Gustav (1874-1934)
Composer, wrote, The Planets, and, taught here
St Paul’s Girls’ School, Brook Green, London, W8 MAP
Hammersmith and Fulham 2004
HOWARD, LESLIE ((1893-1943)
Actor and Film Director lived here
45 Farquhar Road, Upper Norwood, London SE19 MAP
IRELAND, John (1879-1962)
Composer, lived here.
14 Gunter Grove, London, SW10 MAP
Kensington and Chelsea 1996
IRVING, Sir Henry (1838-1905)
Actor, lived here 1872-1899.
15a Grafton Street, London, W1 MAP
Westminster 1950
JOHNSON, Dame Celia (1908-1982)
Actress, was born here.
46 Richmond Hill, TW10 MAP
Richmond Upon Thames 2008
JORDAN, Mrs Dorothy (née Bland) (1762-1816)
Dorothy Bland (Mrs Jordan)
Actress, lived here.
30 Cadogan Place, London, SW1 MAP
Kensington and Chelsea 1975
KARLOFF, Boris, (alias for PRATT, William Henry), (1887-1969)
Actor, was born here.
36 Forest Hill Road, East Dulwich, London, SE22 MAP
Southwark 1998
KARSAVINA, Tamara (1885-1978)
Ballerina, lived here.
108 Frognal, London, NW3 MAP
Camden 1987
LANGTRY, Lillie (1852-1929)
Actress, lived here.
Cadogan Hotel, 21 Pont Street, London, SW1 MAP
Kensington and Chelsea 1980
LAUDER, Sir Harry (1870-1950)
Music Hall Artiste, lived here 1903-1911.
46 Longley Road, Tooting, London, SW17 MAP
Wandsworth 1969
LAUGHTON, Charles (1899-1962)
Actor, lived here 1928-1931
15 Percy Street, London, W1 MAP
Camden 1992
LEAR, Edward (1812-1888)
Artist and Writer, lived here.
30 Seymour Street, London, W1 MAP
Westminster 1960
LEIGH, Vivien (1913-1967)
Actress, lived here.
54 Eaton Square, London, SW1 MAP
Westminster 1996
LENO, Dan (1860-1904)
Music Hall Comedian, lived here 1898-1901.
56 Akerman Road, London, SW9 MAP
Lambeth 1962
LEYBOURNE, George (1842-1884)
Music Hall Comedian ‘Champagne Charlie’, lived and died here.
136 Englefield Road, London, N1 MAP
Islington 1970
LIND, Jenny (Madame Goldschmidt) (1820-1887)
Singer, lived here.
189 Old Brompton Road, London, SW7 MAP
Kensington and Chelsea 1909
LLOYD, Marie (1870-1922)
Music Hall Artiste, lived here.
55 Graham Road, London, E8 MAP
Hackney 1977
LUCAN, Arthur (Arthur Towle) (1887-1954)
Entertainer and Creator of Old Mother Riley, lived here.
11 Forty Lane, Wembley MAP
Brent 1978
Note: the birth year on the plaque inscription is incorrect. Arthur Lucan was born in 1885.
MACKLIN, Charles (1697?-1797)
BOW STREET was formed about 1637. It has been the residence of many notable men, among whom were… Charles MACKLIN (1697?-1797), Actor…and William WYCHERLEY (1640?-1716), Dramatist.
MOst famous for playing Shylock in The Merchant of Venice.
19-20 Bow Street, London, WC2 MAP
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Macklin
MALONE, Edmond (1741-1812)
Shakespearian Scholar, lived here 1779-1812.
40 Langham Street, London, W1 MAP
Westminster 1962
MATCHAM, Frank (1854-1920)
Theatre Architect, lived here 1895-1904
10 Haslemere Road, London, N8 MAP
Haringey 2007
MAUGHAM, William Somerset (1874-1965)
Novelist and Playwright, lived here 1911-1919.
6 Chesterfield Street, London, W1 MAP
Westminster 1975
McCORMACK, John (1884-1945)
Lyric Tenor, lived here 1908-1913
24 Ferncroft Ave, London, NW3 MAP
Camden 2005
MELBA, Dame Nellie (1861-1931)
Operatic Soprano resided here in 1906.
Coombe House, Devey Close, (off Beverley Lane), Kingston upon Thames MAP
Kingston upon Thames 2000
MOZART, Wolfgang Amadeus (1756-1791)
composed his first symphony here in 1764.
180 Ebury Street, London, SW1 MAP
Westminster 1939
NASH, Paul (1889-1946)
Artist, lived in Flat 176 1914-1936.
Queen Alexandra Mansions, Bidborough Street, King’s Cross, London, WC1 MAP
Camden 1991
NOVELLO, Ivor (1893-1951)
Composer and Actor-Manager, lived and died in a flat on the top floor of this building.
11 Aldwych, London, WC2 MAP
Westminster 1973
O’CASEY, Sean (1880-1964)
Playwright, lived here at flat No. 49
49 Overstrand Mansions, Prince of Wales Drive, Battesea Park, London, SW11 MAP
Wandsworth 1993
OLDFIELD, Ann (1683-1730)
Actress, first occupant of this house, 1725-1730.
60 Grosvenor Street, Mayfair, London, W1 MAP
Westminster 1992
PARRY, Hubert (1848-1918)
Musician, lived here.
17 Kensington Square, London, W8 MAP
Kensington and Chelsea 1949
PATER, Walter (1839-1894)
Aesthete and Writer, lived and worked here 1885-1893
12 Earls Terrace, London, W8 MAP
Kensington and Chelsea 2004
PHELPS, Samuel (1804-1878)
Tragedian, lived here.
8 Canonbury Square, London, N1 MAP
Islington 1911
PINERO, Sir Arthur (1855-1934)
Playwright, lived here 1909-1934.
115a Harley Street, London, W1 MAP
Westminster 1970
PLAYFAIR, Sir Nigel (1874-1934)
Actor-Manager, lived here.
26 Pelham Crescent, London, SW7 MAP
Kensington and Chelsea 1965
RAMBERT, Dame Marie (1888-1982)
Founder of Ballet Rambert, lived here.
19 Campden Hill Gardens, Kensington, London, W8 MAP
Kensington and Chelsea 1997
RATTIGAN, Sir Terence (1911-1977)
Playwright, was born here
100 Cornwall Gardens, London, SW7 MAP
Kensington and Chelsea 2005
RELPH, Harry (Little Tich), 1867-1928,
Music Hall Comedian, lived and, died here
93 Shirehall Park, Hendon, London, NW4 MAP
Barnet 1969
RICHARDSON, Sir Ralph (1902-1983)
Actor, lived here, 1944-1968
Bedegar’s Lea, Hampstead Lane, London, NW3 MAP
Barnet 2009
ROBESON, Paul (1898-1976)
Singer and Actor lived here 1929-1930
The Chestnuts, 1 Branch Hill, London, NW3 MAP
Camden 2002
RUSSELL, Fred (1862-1957)
Father of Modern Ventriloquism, lived here in flat No.71, 1914-1926 71
Kenilworth Court, Lower Richmond Road, London, SW15 MAP
Wandsworth 2009
RUTHERFORD, Dame Margaret (1892-1972)
Actress lived here 1895-1920
4 Berkeley Place, Wimbledon, London, SW19 MAP
(Merton 2002)
SANTLEY, Sir Charles (1834-1922)
Singer, lived and died here.
13 Blenheim Road, London, NW8 MAP
Westminster 1935
SARGENT, Sir Malcolm (1895-1967),
Conductor, lived and died in a flat in this building.
Albert Hall Mansions, Kensington Gore, London, SW7 MAP
Kensington and Chelsea 1992
SHAW, George Bernard
Also see below.
SHAW, George Bernard,
lived in this house from 1887-1898. ‘From the coffers of his genius he enriched the world’.
29 Fitzroy Square, London, W1 MAP
Camden 1951
Note: Bronze plaque erected by St Pancras Borough Council, taken over by the GLC in 1975.
SHAW, George Bernard (1856-1950)
This building stands on the site of Adelphi Terrace built by the brothers ADAM in 1768-1774. Famous residents in the Terrace include… David GARRICK (1717-1779), Actor;… Richard D’OYLY CARTE (1844-1901), Savoy Opera Promoter;… George Bernard SHAW (1856-1950), Author and Playwright.
ADELPHI TERRACE, The Adelphi, London, WC2 MAP
SHERIDAN, Richard Brinsley
Dramatist. Lived here. B:1751, D:1816
14 Savile Row, London, W1 MAP
Westminster 1881
SHERIDAN, Richard Brinsley (1751-1816)
Dramatist and Statesman, lived here 1795-1802.
10 Hertford Street, London, W1 MAP
Westminster 1955
Note: For another plaque at this address see BURGOYNE.
SIBELIUS, Jean (1865-1957)
Composer, lived here in 1909.
15 Gloucester Walk, Kensington, London, W8 MAP
Kensington and Chelsea 1995
SIM, Alastair (1900-1976)
Actor, lived here, 1953-1975
8 Frognal Gardens, London, NW3 MAP
Hampstead 2008
STANFORD, Sir Charles (1852-1924)
Musician, lived here 1894-1916.
56 Hornton Street, London, W8 MAP
Kensington and Chelsea 1961
TAGLIONI, Marie (1809-1884)
Ballet Dancer, lived here in 1875-1876.
14 Connaught Square, London, W2 MAP
Westminster 1960
TEMPEST, Dame Marie (1864-1942)
Actress, lived here 1899-1902.
24 Park Crescent, London, W1 MAP
Westminster 1972
TERRY, Dame Ellen (1847-1928)
Actress, lived here.
22 Barkston Gardens, London, SW5 MAP
Kensington and Chelsea 1951
THACKERAY, William Makepeace
Novelist, lived here. Born 1811, died 1863.
2 Palace Green, London, W8
Kensington and Chelsea 1887
Also: Plaque erected in 1912 by London County Council at 36 Onslow Square, Chelsea, London SW7 3NS, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea: “WILLIAM MAKEPEACE THACKERAY (1811-1863) Novelist Lived Here 1854-1862”
Also: Plaque erected in 1905 by London County Council at 16 Young Street, Kensington, London W8 5EH, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea: “W.M. THACKERAY 1811-1863 Novelist Lived Here”
THORNDYKE, Dame Sybil (1882-1976)
Actress, lived here 1921-1932.
6 Carlyle Square, Chelsea, London, SW3 MAP
Kensington and Chelsea 1998
TREE, Sir Herbert Beerbohm (1853-1917)
Actor-Manager, lived here.
31 Rosary Gardens, London, SW7 MAP
Kensington and Chelsea 1950
TUSSAUD, Madame Marie (1761-1850)
Artist in Wax, lived here 1838-1839
24 Wellington Road, St John’s Wood, London, NW8 MAP
Westminster 2001
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS, Ralph (1872-1958)
Composer, lived here from 1953 until his death.
10 Hanover Terrace, Regent’s Park, London, NW1 MAP
Westminster 1972
WALTON, Sir William (1902-1983)
Composer, lived here.
Lowndes Cottage, 8 Lowndes Place, London, SW1 MAP
Westminster 2009
WANAMAKER, SAM (1919 – 1993)
Actor and director.
Visionary who recreated Shakespeare’s Globe.
Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, Bankside, London, SE1 9DT MAP
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Wanamaker
WELCH, ELISABETH (1904-2003)
Singer lived here in Flat 1
Ovington Court, Ovington Gardens, off Brompton Road, Kensington, London SW5 1LB MAP
WILDE, Oscar (1854-1900)
Wit and Dramatist, lived here.
34 Tite Street, London, SW3 MAP
Kensington and Chelsea 1954
WOOD, Sir Henry (1869-1944)
Musician, lived here.
4 Elsworthy Road, London, NW3 MAP
Camden 1969
WYCHERLEY, William (1640?-1716)
Dramatist.
BOW STREET was formed about 1637. It has been the residence of many notable men, among whom were… Charles MACKLIN (1697?-1797), Actor…and William WYCHERLEY (1640?-1716), Dramatist.
Restoration dramatist whose plays included The Country Wife and The Plain Dealer.
19-20 Bow Street, London, WC2 MAP
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Wycherley
WYNDHAM, Sir Charles (1837-1919)
Actor-Manager, lived and died here.
20 York Terrace East, London, NW1 MAP
Westminster 1962
YEATS, William Butler (1865-1939)
Irish Poet and Dramatist, lived here.
23 Fitzroy Road, London, NW1 MAP
Camden 1957
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Date: 25 September 2013
Written by: WestEndTheatre
Tags: English Heritage, London Guide, London's Blue Plaques