Shared plaque: David Garrick

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Commemorates: David Garrick, George Bernard Shaw, Robert Adam, Topham Beauclerk, Lady Diana Beauclerk, John Adam, Adelphi Terrace

The Adelphi, Westminster, WC2

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This building stands on the site of Adelphi Terrace built by the brothers Adam in 1768-1774. Among the occupants of the Terrace were Topham and Lady Diana Beauclerk, David Garrick, Richard Doyle Carte, Thomas Hardy & George Bernard Shaw, The London School of Economics and Political Science and the Savage Club also had their premises here.

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Area: Westminster
Plaque installed: 1952