At one time the pub was owned by Thomas and John Shakespeare, who liked to think they were related to the man himself. The statue dates back to about 1910 and lost a hand to a WW2 bomb.
W1, Carnaby Street, Shakespeare's Head pub
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Shakespeare's Head
Born and died in Stratford-upon-Avon. His birth date is usually given as the ...
This building, 1896, designed by Ewan Christian, has 18 busts contained in medallions around the top of the facades. Starting at the east...
The statue was installed as part of the City of Sculpture initiative created by the City of Westminster and was unveiled on the 100th ann...
This building, 1896, designed by Ewan Christian, has 18 busts contained in medallions around the top of the facades. Starting at the east...
The plaque immediately below the bust is blank but there are 4 others below that, each with an inscription. The text of the upper three ...
Statues Hither and Thither has been invaluable in identifying some of the busts and most of the statues. The statues are not labelled and...
Lord Mayor in 1985.
The Church of England has this to say about this church: Built: 17th - 19th centuries, Architect: William Jupp, Listing: grade 2*. All ...
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