On March 22nd 1927 their Majesties the King and Queen visited the May Fair Hotel and were graciously pleased to make a tour of inspection. This tablet commemorates the signal honour paid to this British enterprise.
W1, Stratton Street, May Fair Hotel
The brown plaque is inside the hotel lobby. Don’t be put off by the doorman – he watched our bike for us while we popped in for the photo.
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King and Queen visit May Fair Hotel
Reigned: 1910 - 1936. Born third in line to the throne, after his father (wh...
Wife of George V, grandmother of Queen Elizabeth II. Born Princess Victoria M...
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King and Queen visit May Fair Hotel
A luxury hotel, built on the site of the grounds of Devonshire House. opened ...
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King and Queen visit May Fair Hotel
Collingham Garden The use of this ground for the welfare of children for all time has been bequeathed under the will of John Cyril Lees ...
The main entrance to the church is in Russell Street, built into the facade of the much later Fortune Theatre. Behind this door there mu...
Henry Cotton, 1907 - 1987, champion golfer, lived here. English Heritage
We note that the plaque, twice refers to 'Angel', not 'the Angel', and realise that we are not sure which usage is correct.
We're read that this plaque, showing a map of the world, is intended to honour the mosque, which seems odd. To us it seems more symbolic ...
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