DR SAMUEL JOHNSON
The pioneer behind the first ever English Dictionary, Dr Samuel Johnson lived in this property during the eight years it took to complete. You might notice that the plaque is brown, not blue, this is because it was installed by the Society of Arts and is the only one of its kind in the City of London. The Queen Anne home is now a museum celebrating Johnson’s work.
Gough Street, EC4A
THE BEATLES LAST PERFORMANCE
The Beatles held their very last live performance on the roof of their headquarters on Savile Row. The band played a 42 minute set before the police told them to turn the music down. The unannounced concert was watched by onlookers, many of whom were on their lunchbreak. The building is now marked with a plaque commemorating the performance.
Savile Row, W1S
HANDEL & HENDRIX
American rock singer and guitarist Jimi Hendrix and the German-born British Baroque composer George Frideric Handel may have lived in Brook Street over 200 years apart but that hasn’t stopped hundreds of people a year visiting the museum dedicated to both musicians.
Brook Street, W1K
LORD ASHFIELD
Lord Ashfield was the London Underground's Managing Director and the first Chairman for London Transport from 1910-1933. Only four official blue plaques in London were made using the London Underground's distinctive Johnston font, which you'll instantly recognise from their signs and maps.
South Street, W1K
THE MAGIC CIRCLE
The legendary society for the world of magic and illusion was founded by 23 professional and amateur magicians at this site in 1905. Located in the hustle and bustle of London’s Chinatown, the plaque now sits above the restaurant, Hot Pot.
Wardour Street, W1D
