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King Henry VIII, 1491-1547. Close to this site stood the King’s Manor House. Part of its boundary wall adjoins Cheyne Studio.]]> 2010-03-07 17:40:38.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/2235 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/2236
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea King Henry VIII’s Manor House stood here until 1753 when it was demolished after the death of its last occupant, Sir Hans Sloane. Nos. 19 to 26 Cheyne Walk were built on its site in 1759-65. The old manor house garden still lies beyond the end wall of Cheyne Mews and contains some mulberry trees said to have been planted by Queen Elizabeth I.]]> 2010-03-07 17:40:32.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/2236 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1163
In commemoration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the accession of His Majesty King George V this reach of the river between London Bridge and Westminster Bridge was with His Majesty's gracious permission named by the Port of London Authority King's Reach. Chairman - The Right Honourable Lord Ritchie of Dundee - May 1935]]> 2010-03-07 17:40:29.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1163 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1706
English Heritage Charles X, 1757 - 1836, last Bourbon King of France, lived here, 1805 - 1814.]]> 2010-03-07 17:40:25.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1706 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1063
{Inscribed in the old stone plinth:} Jacobus Secundus Dei Gratia Angliae Scotiae Franciae et Hiberniae Rex Fidei Defensor Anno MDCLXXXVI {Translates as: James II, by the grace of God, King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland. Defender of the Faith. 1686.}]]> 2010-03-07 17:40:22.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1063 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1765
{In the circle around the face at the joint of the pair of compasses:} James made a river from Hertfordshire to Islington Pond]]> 2010-03-07 17:40:18.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1765 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1644
Presented by the British Property Federation to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 1977.]]> 2010-03-07 17:40:14.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1644 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/2202
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{A notice on the bike read:} Beloved daughter of Nicholas and Mimi, sister of Olivia, Paul, Charles and Andrew, companion of Stuart.]]> 2010-03-05 17:41:18.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1749 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/534
{There are two plaques on the pavement side of the dragon's pedestal:} City of London These dragons represent a constituent part of the armorial bearings of the City of London and have been erected to indicate the western boundary of the city. This commemorative plaque was unveiled by the Rt. Hon. The Lord Mayor Sir Ralph Edgar Perring on 16th October 1963. Dudley Gordon Mills Esq., CC - Chairman Streets Committee Francis John Forty OBE, B Sc, MICE, FSA, City Engineer {and:} These dragons were formerly mounted above the entrance of the City of London Coal Exchange which was demolished in 1963. {The shields supported by the dragons are inscribed, on the back:} Dewer, London 1849.]]> 2010-03-05 17:39:44.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/534 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/533
{On the plaque below the bust:} This tablet was erected by the Corporation of London in the mayoralty of Sir Marcus Samuel to mark the western boundary of the City and to commemorate the occasion of the last visit of Her Majesty Queen Victoria who was here presented with the city sword on the 7th Day of March 1900 by the Lord Mayor Sir Alfred James Newton, Bart. Carried out under the direction of the County Lands Committee. Claudius George Algar, Esq., Chairman, December 1902. {The "7th" quoted above is badly damaged and may be incorrect.}]]> 2010-03-05 17:39:44.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/533 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1791
Sir Anton Dolin, 1904-1983, ballet dancer, lived here, 1926-1939.]]> 2010-02-19 15:53:51.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1791 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1072
Greater London Council Princess Seraphine Astafieva, 1876 - 1934, ballet dancer, lived and taught here, 1916 - 1934.]]> 2010-02-19 15:53:47.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1072 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1710
Jack Buchanan, actor-manager, 1890 - 1957, lived here.]]> 2010-02-19 15:53:44.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1710 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1721
This stone was laid June 30 1906 by Councillor T. F. Bryen, Chairman of the Public Libraries Committee. C. Dearing & Sons - Builders W. F. Dewey - Town Clerk Beresford Pite - Architect]]> 2010-02-12 18:08:22.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1721 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/2039
Henry Holland, 1745 - 1806]]> 2010-02-12 18:08:18.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/2039 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1858
Scottish architect and designer of the Glasgow School of Art, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, worked from this building from 1915 to 1923. His wife and fellow artist, Margaret MacDonald, had the adjoining studio. The unveiling of this plaque marks the centenary of the Mackintosh Building at the Glasgow School of Art, 1909-2009. The Glasgow School of Art]]> 2010-02-12 18:08:14.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1858 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1460
{On base of monument:} Colin Campbell, Field Marshal Lord Clyde, born 1792, died 1863.]]> 2010-02-07 15:15:50.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1460 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1459
{On the plinth:} John First Lord Lawrence, ruler of the Punjaub during the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857. Viceroy of India from 1864 to 1869. Erected by his fellow subjects, British and Indian, A.D. 1882. "How youngly he began to serve his country, how long continue" - Coriolanus {On the base of the statue:} J.E. Boehm, fecit 1874.]]> 2010-02-07 15:15:46.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1459 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1465
{On the front of the plinth:} John Fox Burgoyne, Field-Marshal. C.C.B. Born 1782 - died 1871. Erected by his brother officers of Royal Engineers. "How youngly he began to serve his country, how long continued" Coriolanus.]]> 2010-02-07 15:15:43.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1465 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1433
Greater London Council Admiral of the Fleet, Lord Fisher, 1841 - 1920, lived here as First Sea Lord, 1904 - 1910.]]> 2010-02-07 15:15:39.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1433 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1434
Greater London Council William Smith, M.P., 1756 - 1835, pioneer of religious liberty, lived here.]]> 2010-02-07 15:15:39.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1434 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1549
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Here fell D.C. Jim Morrison, 18 December 1991. {Below is the badge of the Metropolitan Police.}]]> 2010-02-03 12:03:00.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1133 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1420
To the honoured memory of Major Matthew Fontaine Maury Meiklejohn, V. C., Gordon Highlanders, killed on duty opposite this spot on June 28th anno domini, 1913. He gave his life to save others.]]> 2010-02-03 12:02:57.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1420 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1430
Richard Savage, fourth Earl Rivers, Governor of the Tower of London, 1660 - 1712, lived here.]]> 2010-02-03 12:02:53.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1430 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1790
Margaret Damer Dawson lived here.]]> 2010-01-16 17:19:00.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1790 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1882
"Giro", Ein treuer begleiter! London im februar 1934, Hoesch {a true companion!}]]> 2010-01-16 17:18:52.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1882 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1497
Kitt Catt]]> 2010-01-16 17:18:44.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1497 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1496
Little Whig]]> 2010-01-16 17:18:44.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1496 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1393
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Fountains Abbey - Paddington W2 Paddington has always adequately provided hospitality for travellers in the form of local ale houses. The Fountains Abbey opened in 1824 and has been a popular meeting house from the early days. Sir Alexander Fleming was a loyal regular to the Fountains Abbey. Legend says that it was mould spores from this ale house which blew through Fleming’s window, leading him to the discovery of Penicillin in 1928. The Fountains Abbey derived its name from two different sources, "Fountains" marks nearby sites of early known springs and wells which were of great importance to inhabitants, "Abbey" stems from Westminster Abbey which possessed the manor of Paddington during Saxon times hence the name "Fountains Abbey".]]> 2010-01-10 15:07:37.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1866 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1160
{On plaque fixed to stone base:} From children of the Loyal Temperance Legion in memory of work done for the temperance cause by Lady Henry Somerset, the president, National British Women's Temperance Assoc. incorporated June 1896. I was thirsty and ye gave me drink. {at the edge of the girl's skirt:} A reproduction by Philomena Davidson Davis 1999.]]> 2010-01-10 15:07:25.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1160 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1713
In this house was born Eduard Suess (1831 - 1914) geologist, economist, statesman. Erected by the Geological Society of London]]> 2010-01-04 11:59:09.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1713 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/725
Greater London Council Karl Pearson, 1857 - 1936, pioneer statistician, lived here.]]> 2010-01-04 11:59:05.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/725 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1417
Edward Goodrich Acheson, 1856 - 1931, inventor, scientist, industrialist, lived on this site, 1912 - 1915.]]> 2010-01-04 11:59:02.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1417 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1535
Geological Society of London 13 November 1807, the first geological society in the world was inaugurated in a building on this site known as The Freemasons' Tavern. Bicentenary 13 November 2007]]> 2010-01-04 11:58:59.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1535 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1712
In this chapel the armed forces of the United States of America held divine service during the Great War of 1939 to 1945 and gave thanks to God for the victory of the Allies.]]> 2009-12-27 12:37:51.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1712 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1674
The Corporation of the City of London Site of the Collegiate Church of St Martin, demolished 1548.]]> 2009-12-27 12:37:48.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1674 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1541
Memorial Buildings These buildings stand on part of the Old Bunhill Fields Burial Ground. The first freehold possessed by London Friends, used by them for burials during nearly two hundred years, it was closed to such purposes in 1855. In 1880 The Metropolitan Board of Works purchased parts of the property for widening streets from which, and also from the site of these premises, all remains of interments being first carefully removed were re-interred in the ground adjoining. And out of the proceeds of such compulsory sales these buildings with their halls, coffee-tavern club and committee rooms have been built. Near this spot George Fox was interred in 1690, previously Edward Burrough and some ninety other martyr Friends who died in London prisons had been buried here. To the memory of these ancient worthies and for the furtherance of religious, moral and philanthropic objects are these buildings now dedicated by The Society of Friends in London {in the hope} thereby to promote the best welfare & happiness of the surrounding population. London, 10, Mo., 1881. {We believe that the date means "10th month", i.e. October.}]]> 2009-12-27 12:37:44.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1541 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1542
This garden is on the site of Bunhill Fields Burial Ground which was acquired by the Society of Friends (Quakers) in 1661. The remains of many thousands of Friends lie buried here including George Fox, the founder of the Society of Friends who died 13th January 1691.]]> 2009-12-27 12:37:44.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1542 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1525
{There is no plaque explaining the configuration of cobbles in the pavement..}]]> 2009-12-27 12:37:40.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1525 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1518
John Michele Esq., second son of Simon Michele Esq., of Saint John Clerkenwell, gave this ground as a place of Burial to the Parish of Saint John Clerkenwell by a grant dated May 1st 1714 and inrolled in Chancery, in pursuance of his father's goodness.]]> 2009-12-27 12:37:36.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1518 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1514
Donated by Belmont and Lowe to mark the retirement of Simon Lowe, 30th April 1992.]]> 2009-12-27 12:37:36.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1514 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1515
S. John's Clerkenwell This consecrated graveyard, the property of S. John's Clerkenwell, which received for a hundred years the bodies of the Christian dead, here to await the resurrection, is now for ever dedicated as a garden, For the quiet enjoyment and refreshment of the living, especially of the dwellers in it's densely peopled neighbourhood, In a garden man became help of sorrow, sin and shame. Jesus in a garden wins grace and pardon for our sins. {The superfluous apostrophe in "it's" is an error in the inscription, not our transcription.}]]> 2009-12-27 12:37:36.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1515 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1658
This churchyard was repaved and the railings erected A.D. 1872. Revd. L. B. White MA - Rector Mark Hutchinson Charles C. Lathbury - Churchwardens of St. Mary Aldermary Samuel Jones Frederic Parrett - Churchwardens of St Thomas the Apostle Tress{illegible}hities - Architects]]> 2009-12-27 12:37:32.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1658 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/939
{On a plaque below the relief:} The church of St Antholin, demolished 1874. Memorial tablet formerly in Budge Row resited here in memory of Douglas Alfred Barber, church warden of St Mary Aldermary, 1989 - 2000. {At lower right the relief is inscribed:} C. H. Mabey, Sc.]]> 2009-12-27 12:37:32.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/939 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1850
PRS for Music Dire Straits first gigged here, 1977. Presented to Farrer House, Crossfield Estate PRS for Music Heritage Award]]> 2009-12-14 15:35:31.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1850 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1584
English Heritage Sir Thomas Sopwith, 1888 - 1989, aviator and aircraft manufacturer, lived here, 1934 - 1940.]]> 2009-12-13 16:14:42.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1584 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1421
English Heritage Tom Sayers, 1926 - 1865, pugilist, died here.]]> 2009-12-13 16:14:38.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1421 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1739
The London Borough of Hackney Jeremy Feakes, 1972 - 2007, designer, entrepreneur and founder of the Urban Golf Tournament, lived here.]]> 2009-12-13 16:14:34.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1739 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1724
Marylebone Cricket Club This plaque was unveiled by Colin Cowdrey, President, on 1st June 1987 to mark the bi-centenary of the first match played at Dorset Fields.]]> 2009-12-13 16:14:30.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1724 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1723
Thomas Lord laid out his original cricket ground on this site in 1787. The M.C.C. Was founded here in the same year.]]> 2009-12-13 16:14:30.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1723 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1849
Marchmont Association William Henry (Bird's Nest) Hunt, 1790 - 1864, watercolour painter, lived here, 1825 - 1845.]]> 2009-12-01 15:41:05.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1849 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1848
Marchmont Association John Skinner Prout, 1805 - 1876, artist and lithographer, lived here, 1838 to 1840.]]> 2009-12-01 15:41:05.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1848 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1840
Festive Road, home of David McKee and his creation, Mr Benn.]]> 2009-11-30 16:21:24.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1840 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1720
Commemorating the Centenary of Cinema 1996 Cecil Hepworth (1874 - 1953) British film pioneer, lived in this house as a child. In association with the British Film Institute]]> 2009-11-28 16:56:24.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1720 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1744
London Borough of Hackney The Gainsborough Film Studios, 1924 - 1949. Alfred Hitchcock, Michael Balcon, Ivor Novello, Gracie Fields, ‘The Lady Vanishes’, ‘The Wicked Lady’ worked and were filmed here.]]> 2009-11-28 16:56:19.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1744 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1831
W. Friese-Greene]]> 2009-11-28 16:56:15.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1831 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1173
{Below the main plaque there is a small one, surmounted with two dolphins, a crown and an anchor:} National Submarine War Memorial (1922) This plaque commemorates the memorial's seventieth anniversary and the contribution by the members of the Submariners' Old Comrades, London in their devotion to the upkeep of this memorial, unveiled by Peter P. Rigby, CBE, JP, 1st November 1992.]]> 2009-11-21 13:49:48.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1173 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1164
Erected to the memory of the officers and men of the British Navy who lost their lives serving in submarines 1914 - 1918 & 1939 - 1945. A.H. Ryan Tenison FRIBA F Brook Hitch RBS {There are two large plaques on each side, listing the 132 lost submarines - WW1 on the left and WW2 on the right} The surrounding wall is studded with 3-D anchors, perhaps 30 altogether.]]> 2009-11-21 13:49:48.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1164 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1814
{On the south face:} MCMXIV {1914} The glorious dead {On the north face:} MCMXIX {1919} {On the east face:} MCMXLV {1945} {On the west face:} MCMXXXIX {1939}]]> 2009-11-21 13:49:43.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1814 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1358
{On the cartouche at the top:} 1914 - 1918 Remember with thanksgiving the true and faithful men who in these years of war went forth from this place for God and the right. The names of those who returned not again are here inscribed to be honoured evermore. {Below the elaborate cartouche there are 212 names listed alphabetically in 5 columns, except for 16 names which are out of sequence, mainly either added at the end of a column or squeezed in to share a line where there is room. This suggests that they are late additions, which is interesting (well, we think so) so we have noted this on their records, accessible at "Subjects Commemorated".} {On the red granite to the left of the crest:} This memorial was unveiled by the Rt. Hon. The Lord Mayor (Alderman J. Roll) on 22nd July 1921. {On the red granite to the right of the crest:} In addition to this war memorial 3 beds were endowed in St. Bartholomew’s Hospital. {Below this, to the left:} G. Hawkings & Son - Sculptors. {The plaque on the red granite plinth reads:} For he shall give his angels charge over thee. In memory of all men, women and children of Smithfield who lost their lives in conflict since the Great War. Dedicated by HRH the Princess Royal, 15th June 2005, On behalf of the Lord Mayor of London Alderman Michael Savory and the Corporation of London, the Smithfield Market Tenants’ Association and the Worshipful Company of Butchers.]]> 2009-11-21 13:49:37.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1358 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1768
This tree was planted in memory of James Ogilvy-Webb, 1915 - 1988, a good friend of Islington and Chairman of the Islington Society, 1966 - 1985.]]> 2009-11-21 13:49:32.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1768 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1767
{On the ground either side of the ring:} Sea Air Home Land {On the ground in front of the ring, with a cross:} In memory of the fallen]]> 2009-11-21 13:49:32.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1767 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1780
English Heritage Sir Archibald McIndoe, 1900 - 1960, reconstructive surgeon, lived here in flat 14.]]> 2009-11-14 16:50:49.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1780 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1441
L.C.C. John Hughlings Jackson, (1835 - 1911), physician, lived here.]]> 2009-11-14 16:50:39.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1441 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1633
City of Westminster Edward Meryon, MD, FRCP, 1807 - 1880, first described muscular dystrophy, lived here, 1846 - 1880.]]> 2009-11-14 16:50:35.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1633 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1585
London County Council Edward Lear, 1812 - 1888, artist and writer, lived here.]]> 2009-11-08 20:53:47.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1585 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1646
Greater London Council Wilfrid Scawen Blunt, 1840 - 1922, diplomat, poet and traveller, founder of Crabbett Park Arabian Stud, lived here.]]> 2009-11-08 20:46:53.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1646 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1781
George Seferis, 1900 - 1971, poet, Nobel prizewinner, Greek ambassador, lived here.]]> 2009-11-08 20:46:50.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1781 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1785
English Heritage Jane Francesca, Lady Wilde, "Speranza", 1821 - 1896, poet and essayist, lived here, 1887 - 1896.]]> 2009-11-08 20:46:45.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1785 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1787
LCC Leigh Hunt, 1784 - 1859, essayist & poet, lived here.]]> 2009-11-08 20:46:42.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1787 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1793
Unveiled by Admiral Sir Caspar John G.C.B. 3rd June 1972. This carving by Jacob Epstein commemorates the years 1909-1914 when he lived and worked in a studio on this site which was originally Sir Thomas More’s orchard. This setting was designed by Stephen Gardiner.]]> 2009-10-29 13:39:02.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1793 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1714
In gratitude to Crystal Hale, tireless campaigner & founder of The Islington Boat Club. The club has provided safe boating for thousands of youngsters on City Road Basin and now celebrates its 25th anniversary. 1970 - 1995]]> 2009-10-28 17:00:20.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1714 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1642
{On a stone plaque below the statue:} The Blewcoat School, built in the year 1709. {On the other side of the building there is another stone plaque:} This school founded 1688.]]> 2009-10-28 17:00:16.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1642 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1558
This entrance was opened by H.R.H. The Princess of Wales on the 16th May 1988.]]> 2009-10-28 17:00:12.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1558 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1548
St. Lukes Parochial Schools founded 1698.]]> 2009-10-28 17:00:09.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1548 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1553
Removed from Golden Lane to this site, 1870.]]> 2009-10-28 17:00:09.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1553 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1554
New wing added 1887, J. T. Pedder Esq. Chairman]]> 2009-10-28 17:00:09.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1554 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1555
St. Lukes School moved from this site 1972.]]> 2009-10-28 17:00:09.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1555 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1556
The Telfer wing, erected 1887. J. T. Pedder Esq. Treasurer]]> 2009-10-28 17:00:09.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1556 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1557
Erected for 400 children. James Telfer Esq. Treasurer]]> 2009-10-28 17:00:09.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1557 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1539
Site of Merchant Taylors' School, 1875 - 1933.]]> 2009-10-28 17:00:06.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1539 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1537
The Great Cloister of The London Charterhouse, 1371 - 1538, once occupied this ground. After Charterhouse School, 1611 - 1872, and Merchant Taylors' School, 1875 - 1933, it became the home of The Medical College of St Bartholomew's Hospital, since 1995 St Bartholomew's and The Royal London School of Medicine and Dentistry. Remember those who lived, studied and taught here, especially Saint John Houghton, Prior of the London Charterhouse, who was martyred on 4 May 1535, and the Monks and Lay Brothers who, soon after him, suffered death and persecution. May the cause of healing inspire all who study and teach here today.]]> 2009-10-28 17:00:02.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1537 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1760
This tree was planted in memory of Elizabeth Croll, CMG, 1944 - 2007 for her devoted and distinguished service to SOAS, scholarship and China.]]> 2009-10-28 16:59:59.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1760 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1457
St Bride Foundation Institute The memorial stone of the St Bride Foundation Institute was laid in 1893 by HRH The Prince of Wales and the Institute opened in 1894 as a cultural and educational centre for the City of London. It stands on the site of the Bridewell Palace of King Henry VIII and is the home of the internationally known St Bride Printing Library and the Bridewell Theatre. {There follow some words advertising their facilities available for hire.}]]> 2009-10-28 16:59:56.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1457 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1676
The Corporation of the City of London Near this spot from 1512 until 1884 stood St Paul's School, founded by Dean Colet.]]> 2009-10-28 16:59:53.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1676 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1159
{On front of plinth:} William Edward Forster, born July 11 1818, died April 5 1886. To his wisdom and courage England owes the establishment throughout the land of a national system of elementary education. {Around base of statue, anti-clockwise, starting at the front:} William Edward Forster, for twenty-five years, Member of Parliament, for Bradford 1861- 1886.]]> 2009-10-28 16:59:50.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1159 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1778
Greater London Council Percy Grainger, 1882 - 1961, Australian composer, folklorist and pianist, lived here.]]> 2009-10-24 14:39:35.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1778 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1766
Greater London Council Collins Music Hall was here from 1862 to 1958.]]> 2009-10-24 14:39:28.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1766 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1726
English Heritage Sir Laurence Gomme, 1553 - 1916, clerk to the London County Council, folklorist and historian, lived here, 1895 - 1909.]]> 2009-10-24 14:39:24.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1726 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1253
{On the red granite paving slab:} Dispuut House of Lords IIe Lustrum Rotterdam 06.11.1982 Londen 29.04.1993]]> 2009-10-15 12:31:21.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1253 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1786
The Heritage Foundation Kenneth Williams, 1926 - 1988, comic actor, lived here, 1935 - 1956. Marchmont Association]]> 2009-10-14 17:15:36.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1786 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1487
These fountains and the busts against the north wall of the square were erected by Parliament to the memory of Admirals of the Fleet Earl Jellicoe and Earl Beatty to the end that their illustrious services to the state might never be forgotten.]]> 2009-10-09 10:44:14.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1487 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1755
Cunningham 1883 - 1963]]> 2009-10-09 10:44:07.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1755 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1757
Jellicoe, 1859 - 1935]]> 2009-10-09 10:44:07.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1757 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1756
Beatty, 1871 - 1936]]> 2009-10-09 10:44:07.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1756 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1779
Greater London Council Admiral of the fleet, Earl Jellicoe, OM, 1859 - 1935, lived here.]]> 2009-10-09 10:43:58.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1779 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1746
3rd April 1965 - 18th September 2006. Loving you always my Love Brixton, Lord. Your BBorisLover]]> 2009-10-04 14:50:26.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1746 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1737
Ninian Donald, 1974 - 2007]]> 2009-10-04 14:50:22.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1737 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1742
In memory, Smudge, 1971 - 2008]]> 2009-10-04 14:50:18.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1742 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1656
Blessed on the first of July 1993 by His Eminence Cardinal Basil Hume, OSB, to commemorate the 150th anniversary, 1843 - 1993, of the opening of this church.]]> 2009-09-15 16:31:33.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1656 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1722
{At the top of the monument, below the cross, a laurel wreath around:} The sacrifice was for us {Flanking this are some nice reliefs showing military hardware. We’ve combined both flanks into one picture.} {Above the names:} Of your charity pray for the repose of the souls of {A list of 42 names in three sections, in no particular order that we could identify, except that the son of the donor tops the middle list. Note that, since one of the names is duplicated, there are actually only 41 discrete names. See "Subjects Commemorated" for the list.} May they rest in peace. {Below the names, on a separate stone:} This figure of Jesus crucified was erected By Richard Moore in memory of his son and other members of this congregation who fell in the Great War, 1914 - 1919.]]> 2009-09-15 16:31:33.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1722 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1419
London bicycle messenger, Danny, 1999, killed near this spot.]]> 2009-09-15 16:31:07.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1419 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1550
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A London cycle courier died near this spot. Sebastian Lukomski. 23.02.04]]> 2009-09-13 10:44:58.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1692 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1499
A London cycle courier died near this spot. Paul Ellis, 14.06.89]]> 2009-09-13 10:44:32.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1499 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1540
This quiet garden is dedicated to the memory of Basil Hume, monk & shepherd, 1923 - 1999.]]> 2009-08-24 16:06:53.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1540 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1123
Theatreland - Home of the performing arts in London A joint venture by the City of Westminster and the Society of West End Theatres Theatre Royal Drury Lane The fourth theatre on this site since restoration times, the Theatre Royal Drury Lane was built in 1812. This is the oldest theatre in use in London, rich in theatrical lore, boasting numerous hauntings and the traditional home nowadays of lavish stage spectacles.]]> 2009-08-23 11:20:35.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1123 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1122
{Beneath the bust:} Augustus Harris {On the scroll between the two cherubs:} Erected by public subscription.]]> 2009-08-23 11:20:35.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1122 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1128
Duchess Theatre The Duchess Theatre began a distinguished career as a home for both drama and comedy when it opened with the war play "Tunnel Trench" in 1929. Prominent productions have included the 1936 London debut of T.S. Eliot's "Murder in the Cathedral" and Noel Coward's "Blithe Spirit" in 1942. Theatreland - Heart of the Performing Arts in London - A joint venture by the City of Westminster and the Society of West End Theatre.]]> 2009-08-23 11:20:31.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1128 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1473
This theatre was founded in 1897 by Herbert Tree, actor, and directed by him until his death, 1917.]]> 2009-08-23 11:20:16.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1473 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1474
Theatreland - Heart of the performing arts in London Her Majesty's Theatre In 1706 Sir John Vanbrugh built this first of four theatres on this famous site. The second theatre, known variously as "The King's" and "Her Majesty's", was the home of Italian opera, while the present theatre, designed by C.J. Phipps and opened in 1897, remains a home for major musicals. A joint venture by the City of Westminster and the Society of West End Theatre]]> 2009-08-23 11:20:16.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1474 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1643
Frank Matcham (1854 - 1920), theatre architect, designed this theatre. Frank Matcham Society]]> 2009-08-23 09:51:01.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1643 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1500
Good master Edward Alleyn's Fortune Theatre stood on a site near here in 1600.]]> 2009-08-23 09:49:51.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1500 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1651
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Greater London Council Ivor Novello, 1893 - 1951, composer and actor manager, lived and died in a flat on the top floor of this building.]]> 2009-07-20 10:02:11.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1132 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1440
LCC Sir Julius Benedict (1804 - 1885), musical composer, lived and died here.]]> 2009-07-20 10:02:08.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1440 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1567
City of Westminster The Bee Gees, Barry, Robin & Maurice Gibb, composed and stayed here, 1968 - 1980. The Heritage Foundation]]> 2009-07-20 10:02:04.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1567 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1632
English Heritage Bert Ambrose, c.1896 - 1971, dance band leader, lived and played here, 1927 - 1940.]]> 2009-07-20 10:02:01.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1632 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1446
Charles Edward Ives, 1874 - 1954, American composer, stayed here in 1934.]]> 2009-07-20 10:01:58.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1446 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/750
English Heritage Sir Arthur Bliss, 1891 - 1975, composer, lived here, 1929 - 1939.]]> 2009-07-20 10:01:55.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/750 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/715
William Johnson Cory, Ionicus, 1823 - 1892, teacher, scholar and poet. Lived and died in this house. An assistant master at Eton College 1845 - 1872. He composed the words for the Eton Boating Song. Erected by the Hampstead Plaque Fund]]> 2009-07-20 10:01:51.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/715 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1527
Historic Site Here stood the house of Thomas Britton, 1644 - 1714, the musical coalman. London Borough of Islington]]> 2009-07-20 10:01:47.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1527 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1341
Sir John Betjeman, 1906 - 1984, Poet Laureate, lived here.]]> 2009-07-11 16:22:44.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1341 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/747
Greater London Council Katherine Mansfield, 1888 - 1923, writer, and her husband John Middleton Murry, 1889 - 1957, critic, lived here.]]> 2009-07-11 16:22:41.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/747 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/717
Greater London Council Sir Gerald du Maurier, 1873 - 1934, actor-manager, lived here from 1916 until his death.]]> 2009-07-11 16:22:38.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/717 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/727
Ernest Raymond, novelist, 1888 - 1974, author of more than fifty books included Tell England and We, the Accused, lived at 22 The Pryors, 1941 - 1974. Erected by the Hampstead Plaque Fund]]> 2009-07-11 16:22:34.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/727 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1443
English Heritage Rose Macaulay, 1881 - 1958, writer, lived and died here.]]> 2009-07-11 16:22:31.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1443 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1630
Society of Arts Madame D'Arblay (Fanny Burney), authoress, lived here. Born 1752. Died 1840.]]> 2009-07-11 16:22:29.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1630 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/482
Greater London Council Francis Bret Harte, 1836 - 1902, American writer, lived and died here.]]> 2009-07-11 16:22:25.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/482 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1592
84 Charing Cross Road. The booksellers Marks & Co. were on this site which became world renowned through the book by Helene Hanff.]]> 2009-07-11 16:22:22.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1592 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1471
{Below two crossed laurel branches:} LCC Heinrich Heine, German poet and essayist (1799-1856) lived here in 1827.]]> 2009-07-11 16:22:19.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1471 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1648
On the 19th December 1679 in the alley by the Lamb & Flag the poet John Dryden was nearly done to death by rogues hired by the Earl of Rochester.]]> 2009-07-11 16:22:16.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1648 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1647
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Greater London Council Thomas de Quincy, 1785 - 1859, wrote "Confessions of an English Opium Eater" in this house.]]> 2009-07-11 16:22:13.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1135 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1117
The pump well is XIX feet south from this stone and VIII from the surface. Its diameter VII and depth XXVIII feet. Re-open'd and a pump erected Anno Domini MDCCCVII. Church Wardens: William Holmes, Thomas Harper. {i.e. The pump well is 19 feet south from this stone and 8 feet from the surface. Its diameter 7 feet and depth 28 feet. Re-erected in 1807.}]]> 2009-07-04 16:22:04.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1117 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1516
Opposite this tablet a drinking fountain was erected in 1878 in memory of Robert Besley Esq. Alderman of this ward and Lord Mayor of London, 1869 - 70. Removed 1934. The Corporation of the City of London]]> 2009-07-04 16:22:00.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1516 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1352
{On the side facing the garden:} In memory of Philip Twells, M. P., for the City of London, May 8 1881. {On the side facing the road:} Metropolitan Drinking Fountain & Cattle Trough Association]]> 2009-07-04 16:21:57.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1352 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/732
{On a marble tablet:} To the memory of the Honble. Susanna Noel who with her son Baptist 3rd Earl of Gainsborough gave this well together with 6 acres of land to the use and benefit of the poor of Hampstead 20th Decr. 1698. Drink traveller and with strength renewed let a kind thought be given to her who has thy thirst subdued. Then render thanks to heaven. {Inscribed in the stone work below:} Chalybeate Well]]> 2009-07-04 16:21:53.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/732 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/726
AD 1892 Wellside Built on the site of the old Hampstead Pumproom]]> 2009-07-04 16:21:50.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/726 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1586
{On the east face:} In memory of Sir James John Hamilton Bart., 1876 The memory of the just is blessed. {There are 3 more biblical quotations on the other three sides.}]]> 2009-07-04 16:21:46.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1586 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1587
Portman Square Garden was laid out and the plane trees planted following private Acts of Parliament of 1780 and 1823 in the reigns of King George III and King George IV. The garden was maintained under these acts by trustees for residents in the square until 1970 when the trustees of the Portman family settled estates and leaseholders of the surrounding properties assumed this responsibility.]]> 2009-07-04 16:21:46.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1587 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/730
{Inscribed in the stone above one of the steps:} This fountain was erected by Miss Crump of Hereford House in memory of her cousin Wm. Warburton Pearce Esqre. who died March 1st 1872. {and above another step:} also of her uncle James Bradley Chamberlain Esqre. who died May 5th1880. {Higher up, around one of the arches:} "Every one come to the waters" {And higher up:} 1880]]> 2009-07-04 16:21:43.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/730 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1637
LCC Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield, 1804 - 1881, died here.]]> 2009-07-04 11:49:37.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1637 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1447
London County Council In this house, formerly a royal residence, lived Lord Palmerston (1784-1865) Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary.]]> 2009-07-04 11:49:31.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1447 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1559
Up and down the City Road In and out the Eagle That's the way the money goes Pop! Goes the weasel.]]> 2009-06-27 08:34:15.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1559 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1490
Turkish baths ---> Arcade]]> 2009-06-27 08:34:10.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1490 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1458
Edward Prince of Wales laid this stone in the 26th year of the reign of King George V, 3 June 1935.]]> 2009-06-27 08:24:56.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1458 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1070
This hotel, inspired by Cesar Ritz, designed by Charles Mèwes & Arthur Davis, opened on 25th May 1906.]]> 2009-06-27 08:23:07.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1070 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1366
{On a plaque to the left of the door:} Formerly The Spier & Pond Hotel, 1874. Architect: Evans Cronk 15 Old Bailey]]> 2009-06-27 08:19:56.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1366 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1178
This foundation stone was laid this 3rd day of December 1891 by Mr A.T.T. Cowling, in commemoration of the building of this house, known as The Abbey Tavern. {initial? lost behind pipe} Alexander - Archt. S. R . Lamble - Buildr.]]> 2009-06-27 08:13:58.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1178 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/718
One Well Mount Studios Mark Gertler, 1891 - 1939, artist, lived here. Erected by the Hampstead Plaque Fund]]> 2009-06-18 16:15:07.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/718 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/724
English Heritage Ben Nicholson, O.M., 1894 - 1942, artist, lived and died here.]]> 2009-06-18 16:15:02.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/724 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/493
Homage to Leonardo From the original conception by the Italian sculptor Enzo Plazzotta (1921 -1881) completed by his assistant Mark Holloway in 1982 and sponsored by Mr & Mrs John Harbert III. Birmingham, Alabama.]]> 2009-06-18 16:14:57.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/493 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1429
English Heritage William Daniell, 1769 - 1837, artist and engraver of Indian scenes, lived and died here.]]> 2009-06-18 16:14:49.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1429 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1124
In this building Pablo Picasso painted the backdrop for Diaghilev's production of Massine's ballet Le Tricorne. 1919]]> 2009-06-18 16:14:44.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1124 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1436
LCC Lord Palmerston (1784 - 1865) Prime Minister, born here.]]> 2009-06-14 09:29:05.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1436 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1466
LCC William Ewart Gladstone (1809 - 1898), statesman, lived here.]]> 2009-06-14 09:29:00.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1466 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1115
{On the front of the plinth:} Gladstone, 1809 - 1898]]> 2009-06-14 09:28:56.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1115 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1448
English Heritage Henry Pelham, c 1695 - 1754, Prime Minister, lived here.]]> 2009-06-14 09:28:52.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1448 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1357
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{On the front, north-east, face of this five-sided plinth, and then going clockwise:} Dwight David Eisenhower {five carved stars in a circle} 1890 -1969 {On the third face of the plinth:} First Inaugural Address, January 20, 1953. The faith we hold belongs not to us alone but to the free of all the world. {On the fourth face of the plinth:} Order of the day, June 6, 1944. Soldiers, sailors and airmen of the Allied Expeditionary forces! You are about to embark upon the great crusade . . . . The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you. {On the base of the statue:} Robert Dean, Sculptor {The ground immediately below the plinth is inlaid with 5 large stars, and further out:} {A square brass plaque:} Dwight David Eisenhower, October 14, 1890 - March 28, 1969, General of the Army, President of the United States. A life of service to freedom. - 1915 graduated from West Point - 1916 married Mamie Geneva Doud - 1935 U.S. Military mission to the Philippines - 1942 Commander, Allied Forces, North Africa - 1943 Supreme Allied Commander Europe - 1944 Commander, Allied Invasion of Normandy - 1948 President, Columbia University - 1950 First Military Commander, NATO - 1952 Elected President of the United States - 1956 Re-elected President {An oblong brass plaque:} This memorial was given by residents of Kansas City, Missouri, in recognition of the service of their fellow citizens, Ambassador and Mrs Charles H. Price, II at the Court of St James’s, 1983 -1989. January 23, 1989 {A shield-shaped brass relief depicting two palm leaves, two swords and two olive branches and:} SHAPE Vigilia Pretium Libertatis {Refers to Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, its emblem and its motto, Latin for "The Price of Freedom is Vigilance."} {A shield-shaped brass relief depicting a flaming sword.} {A round brass relief with the spread eagle and:} Seal of the President of the United States]]> 2009-06-13 09:06:20.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1571 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1574
In this building were located the headquarters of General of the Army, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Commander in Chief, Allied Force, June - November 1942, Supreme Commander Allied Expeditionary Force, January - March 1944.]]> 2009-06-13 09:06:15.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1574 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1472
{Below two crossed laurel branches:} LCC Benjamin Franklin 1706-1790 lived here.]]> 2009-06-13 09:06:03.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1472 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1066
50 This plaque was unveiled by the UN Secretary-General Dr Boutros Boutros-Ghali to mark the 50th anniversary of the first United Nations General Assembly held here in 1946. 10th January 1996.]]> 2009-06-13 09:06:00.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1066 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1067
To the glory of God and in prayer for peace on Earth this tablet commemorates the first meeting of the General Assembly of the United Nations in the Methodist Central Hall, Westminster, Jan.10 - Feb.14 1946.]]> 2009-06-13 09:06:00.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1067 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1579
English Heritage Sir Robert Peel, 1750 - 1830, manufacturer and reformer, and his son, Sir Robert Peel, 1788 - 1850, Prime Minister, founder of the Metropolitan Police, lived here.]]> 2009-06-11 14:11:16.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1579 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1583
City of Westminster Leo Bonn (1850 - 1929) founded what is now the Royal National Institute for Deaf People in this building, 9th June 1911. Unveiled by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh 9 June 1998.]]> 2009-06-11 14:11:12.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1583 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1580
Here lived Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield, from 1839 - 1873.]]> 2009-06-11 14:11:08.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1580 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1445
{Brass relief laid into the floor of the main entrance to Selfridges:} Laid by the members of this house in admiration of him who conceived & gave it being. 1909 - 1930.]]> 2009-06-11 14:11:04.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1445 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1573
{On the front (south facing) of the plinth:} Franklin Delano Roosevelt 1882 -1945 {On the base of the statue:} W-Reid Dick, 1947 {The statue’s pillar is at the centre of a raised platform with a low stand at each corner. On the top of each of these a date is carved, clockwise from south-west corner:} 1932 1936 1940 1944 {These are the dates of the four Presidential elections that he won.} {On either side of this platform there is a paved area with seating and a fountain at the centre. Carved into the walls of these area are the phrases:} Freedom from want. Freedom from fear. Freedom of speech. Freedom to worship.]]> 2009-06-11 14:11:01.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1573 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1577
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English Heritage George Seferis, 1900 - 1971, Greek Ambassador, poet and Nobel laureate, lived here, 1957 - 1962.]]> 2009-05-31 09:51:12.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1576 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1570
{Carved into the wooden frieze above the pillars:} Grief is the price of love {On three long bronze plaques inside the porch:} Those United Kingdom citizens who lost their lives are remembered here by name: {The 67 names are given at {Subjects Commemorated’}. {On a large round plaque in the ground in front of the temple:} {Inscribed in a spiral around the outside of the plaque:} Time is too slow for those who wait, too swift for those who fear, too long for those who grieve, too short for those who rejoice, but for those who love, time is not. {At the centre of the plaque:} This garden was created in memory of all those who lost their lives in the 11th September 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States of America.]]> 2009-05-31 09:51:05.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1570 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1575
English Heritage Sir Frederick Handley Page, 1885 - 1962, aircraft designer and manufacturer lived here, in flat 3.]]> 2009-05-31 09:51:01.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1575 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1572
{On the front of the pillar, facing north, into the square, below a carved image with "E. S." and a spread eagle clutching arrows in its left claw and what might be an olive branch in the right :} Eagle Squadrons This memorial is to the memory of the 244 American and 16 British fighter pilots and other personnel who served in the three Royal Air Force Eagle Squadrons prior to the participation of the United States of America in the Second World War. They served with valor. Founded by Charles F. Sweeny, June 1940. Erected through the generosity of the Hearst Corporation of America in the name of William Randolph Hearst, publisher. {On the east face of the pillar, below a carved crest showing, at the centre, a spread eagle on a bed of stars ,"133" and motto, "let us to the battle" :} Eagle Squadron pilots {a list of 80 names, given in Subjects Commemorated}. Administrative and Special Duties Officers: {a list of 5 names, given in Subjects Commemorated}. {On the south face of the pillar, below a carved crest showing a native American at the centre ,"121" and motto, "for liberty":} Eagle Squadron pilots {a list of 79 names, given in Subjects Commemorated}. Administrative and Special Duties Officers: {a list of 8 names, given in Subjects Commemorated}. {On the west face of the pillar, below a carved crest with a spread eagle at the centre ,"71" and motto "First from the eyries":} Eagle Squadron pilots {a list of 102 names, given in Subjects Commemorated}. Administrative and Special Duties Officers: {a list of 14 names, given in Subjects Commemorated}. {On all the lists many of the names are preceded by a Christian cross indicating those pilots who were killed while fighting, 77 American and 5 British.}]]> 2009-05-31 09:50:54.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1572 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1543
Built 1776 AD In 1820 William Abling, well known clockmaker, lived here & in that year installed watchmakers window.]]> 2009-05-26 17:16:24.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1543 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1425
Greater London Council George Orwell, 1903 - 1950, novelist and political essayist, lived here.]]> 2009-05-22 16:28:10.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1425 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1467
{On a plaque at eye level:} Frederick Duke of York, 1763 - 1827, second son of George III, Commander-in-Chief of the British Army, 1795 - 1809 and 1811 - 1827.]]> 2009-05-22 16:27:47.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1467 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/723
English Heritage Lee Miller, 1907 - 1977, photographer and Sir Roland Penrose, 1900 - 1984, surrealist, lived here.]]> 2009-05-22 16:26:31.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/723 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1463
Edwardvs VII, Rex Imperator, 1901 - 1910.]]> 2009-05-22 16:25:57.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1463 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1462
This horseblock was erected by the desire of the duke of Wellington 1830.]]> 2009-05-22 16:25:45.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1462 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1452
Near this spot on Sunday 20th August 1989 the pleasure boat Marchioness was in collision with another vessel and sank with the loss of 51 lives.]]> 2009-05-22 16:25:09.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1452 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1068
English Heritage Nancy Mitford, 1904 - 1973, writer, worked here, 1942 - 1945.]]> 2009-05-22 16:24:20.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1068 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1566
Hugh Lupus, first Duke of Westminster, K.G., lessor to the Improved Industrial Dwellings Coy. Ltd. Of this and other buildings on his London estate accommodating nearly 4,000 persons of the working class, the friend and benefactor of his poorer brethren. Obit 1899.]]> 2009-05-17 18:20:51.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1566 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1489
In memory of those who were killed in the bomb attack on a Piccadilly line train between King's Cross St. Pancras and Russell Square stations on 7th July 2005. {A list of 26 names in alphabetical sequence - see below for the names.} London will not forget them and all those who suffered that day.]]> 2009-05-14 16:46:37.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1489 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1491
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Maggie's Corner In fond memory of Maggie Richardson, 1901 - 1974, who sold flowers here for 60 years. The Heath and Old Hampstead Society]]> 2009-05-14 16:45:55.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/722 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1247
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{The cornice above the arch reads:} St Bartholomew's Hospital, founded by Ray-here, Anno 1702. {Below the cornice, the left-most stone reads:} This front was rebuilt Anno 1702, in the first year of Queen Anne. {Below the cornice, the right-most stone reads:} S. Wm. Prichard Kt. & Alder President John Nicoll Esq. Treasurer]]> 2009-05-14 16:45:45.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1353 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/687
English Heritage Dame Edith Sitwell, 1887 - 1964, poet lived here in Flat 42.]]> 2009-05-08 15:14:23.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/687 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/728
Marie Carmichael Stopes, 1880 - 1958. Writer, dramatist and poet. Publicist of the campaign for sexual education. Advocate of family planning and founder of pioneer birth control clinic. Courageous crusader for the rights of women. Lived here during her first marriage to R.R. Gates. Erected by the Hampstead Plaque Fund]]> 2009-05-08 15:14:17.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/728 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1129
Here were the headquarters of The Women's Social and Political Union known as "The Suffragettes", led by Emmeline and Christabel Pankhurst. Here also lived Emmeline Pethick-Lawrence who, with her husband, played an invaluable part in building up the organisation and edited "Votes for Women".]]> 2009-05-08 15:13:48.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1129 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1531
{ On the west face:} This garden was opened for the use of the public by Lady Margaret Georgiana Graham, daughter of the Marquess of Northampton, July 8 1885. {On the east face:} This public garden has been laid out and completed at the sole cost of Charles Clement Walker Esquire: of Lilleshall Old Hall Shropshire: he of Her Majesty's Justices of the Peace for the Counties of Salop and Stafford, a native of the Parish of Clerkenwell, for the free use of the inhabitants thereof for health, recreation and enjoyment. . . . . . And in affectionate remembrance of his mother Agnes Walker, long resident in the parish. 1885.]]> 2009-04-28 17:37:27.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1531 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1162
{Below the bust:} W. T. Stead 1849 - 1912 This memorial to a journalist of wide renown was erected near the spot where he worked for more than thirty years by journalists of many lands in recognition of his brilliant gifts fervent spirit & untiring devotion to the service of his fellow men. {To the right of the bust:} Geo. Frampton. RA, 1913 {Beside the text, on the left, is a little statue of a man in armour entitled:} Fortitude {And, on the right, is a little statue of a woman in medieval dress, entitled:} Sympathy]]> 2009-04-28 17:33:08.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1162 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/980
{ On the north-east face:} This garden was opened for the use of the public by Her Grace the Duchess of Sutherland and Countess of Cromartie, July 17 1885. {On the south-west face:} This public garden has been laid out and completed at the sole cost of Charles Clement Walker Esquire: of Lilleshall Old Hall Shropshire: he of Her Majesty's Justices of the Peace for the Counties of Salop and Stafford, a native of the Parish of Clerkenwell, for the free use of the inhabitants thereof for health, recreation and enjoyment. . . . . . And in affectionate remembrance of his mother Agnes Walker, long resident in the parish. 1885.]]> 2009-04-28 17:33:00.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/980 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1483
Bateman]]> 2009-04-26 10:59:08.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1483 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1409
Whitworth]]> 2009-04-26 10:59:08.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1409 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/783
This stone was laid by His Majesty Edward VII King of Great Britain and Ireland and of the British Dominions beyond the seas, Emperor of India, on the 8th day of July 1909 for the new buildings of the Royal School of Mines, initiated by His Royal Highness the Prince Consort, and of the City and Guilds College of Engineering which, with the Royal College of Science, form integral parts of the Imperial College of Science and Technology.]]> 2009-04-26 10:59:08.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/783 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1413
Hawksley]]> 2009-04-26 10:59:08.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1413 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1486
White]]> 2009-04-26 10:59:08.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1486 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1411
Wolfe Barry]]> 2009-04-26 10:59:08.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1411 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1412
Telford]]> 2009-04-26 10:59:08.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1412 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1414
Baker]]> 2009-04-26 10:59:08.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1414 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1477
Judd]]> 2009-04-26 10:59:08.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1477 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1478
Rennie]]> 2009-04-26 10:59:08.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1478 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1408
Ramsay]]> 2009-04-26 10:59:08.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1408 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/784
Wernher]]> 2009-04-26 10:59:08.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/784 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1479
Brunel]]> 2009-04-26 10:59:08.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1479 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1480
Siemens]]> 2009-04-26 10:59:08.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1480 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1482
Unwin]]> 2009-04-26 10:59:08.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1482 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/785
Beit]]> 2009-04-26 10:59:08.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/785 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1399
Kelvin]]> 2009-04-26 10:59:08.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1399 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1519
Armstrong]]> 2009-04-26 10:59:08.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1519 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1485
Tredgold]]> 2009-04-26 10:59:08.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1485 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1395
Prince Albert]]> 2009-04-26 10:59:08.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1395 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1484
Percy]]> 2009-04-26 10:59:08.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1484 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1396
Lyell]]> 2009-04-26 10:59:08.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1396 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1403
William Froude]]> 2009-04-26 10:59:08.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1403 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1398
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Smeaton]]> 2009-04-26 10:59:08.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1407 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1400
Watt]]> 2009-04-26 10:59:08.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1400 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1401
Murchison]]> 2009-04-26 10:59:08.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1401 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1410
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De la Beche]]> 2009-04-26 10:59:08.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1402 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1481
Stephenson]]> 2009-04-26 10:59:08.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1481 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1404
Bessemer]]> 2009-04-26 10:59:08.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1404 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1405
Rankine]]> 2009-04-26 10:59:08.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1405 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1406
Fairbairn]]> 2009-04-26 10:59:08.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1406 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1397
Wheatstone]]> 2009-04-26 10:59:08.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1397 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1387
Anno 1686 E Flammis Rediviva Anno 1930 Vetustate Corruens Refecta {Translates as:} 1686 restored from the flames 1930 falling to the ground from old age, remade.]]> 2009-04-26 10:57:47.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1387 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/136
City of Westminster John William Polidori, 1795 - 1821, poet & novelist, author of 'The Vampyre'. Born & died here. 1998]]> 2009-04-02 14:19:53.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/136 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1112
This building was the Head Office of W.H. Smith & Son from 1920 to 1976. The above sign was damaged by shrapnel from a German bomb during an air raid on the night of 10th October 1940.]]> 2009-03-30 17:59:29.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1112 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1113
Orders taken here for the despatch of newspapers, books and magazines to all parts of the world.]]> 2009-03-30 17:59:29.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1113 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1111
This tablet records the grateful thanks of King's College Hospital which stood upon this site from 1839 to 1913 to the firm and staff of W.H. Smith & Son for their generous and unfailing support during the 100 years of its existence. 1939]]> 2009-03-30 17:59:29.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1111 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/210
The Parish Church of St Georges Bloomsbury Built 1720 - 30. Architect: Nicholas Hawksmoor (former pupil and assistant of Sir Christopher Wren). The top of the tower is a reproduction of the tomb of Mausolus, erected at Halicarnassus in 353BC & is depicted in Hogarth's famous 'Gin Lane.' The church is the scene of the 'Bloomsbury Christening' in Dickens' 'Sketches by Boz'. Antony Trollope, the novelist, and Richard Benson founder of the Cowley Fathers were baptised and the parents of Sidney Smith, the wit, were married here.]]> 2009-03-30 17:29:37.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/210 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1388
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In memory of Councillor Paul Matthews, Deputy Mayor of Islington and Vice-Chair of Leisure Services until September 1991 whose enthusiasm restored Grimaldi's grave.]]> 2009-03-30 17:29:36.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1268 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1267
{On the grave stone:} To the memory of Mr. Joseph Grimaldi who departed this life May 31st 1837, aged 58 years. {On a plaque laid in front of the grave:} Joseph Grimaldi 1778 - 1837 Joseph Grimaldi was 3 years old when he first went on the stage of Sadler's Wells with his father, and worked there for 43 years as performer and part-proprietor. From his debut in 1806 at Covent Garden in Mother Goose he was adored by all and could fill a theatre anywhere. The name Joey has passed into our language to mean a clown. He lived all his life among the people of Clerkenwell and died at 33 Southampton Street, now called Calshot Street. Islington Council has called the park in which he lies buried The Joseph Grimaldi Park to commemorate a great artist and a great man.]]> 2009-03-30 17:29:36.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1267 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1272
Thomas Paine {Low down on the front, brass plaque in a wooden frame:} This sculpture was unveiled by Sir William Barlow, Chariman of BICC, plc, on the 13th June 1991. It was commissioned by BICC Developments Ltd and created by Kevin Jordan M.A. (R.C.A.) as a tribut to Thomas Paine, whose work 'Rights of Man' was written at the Angel and published in 1791. {Each face of the obelisk is decorated:} {front, facing west, the profile of Paine and a large key and:} Thomas Paine, 1737 - 1809 These are the times that try mens' souls. {north face: a large fasces and:} My country is my world and my religion is to do good. {back, east face: an axe around which twists a leaving branch which it appears to have just severed and:} Lay then the axe to the root and teach governments humanity. {south face: a star and:} It is necessary for the happiness of man that he is mentally faithful to himself.]]> 2009-03-30 17:29:35.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1272 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1271
Peacock Inn stood here, 1564 - 1962 Historic Site, London Borough of Islington]]> 2009-03-30 17:29:35.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1271 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1270
{East-most lion:} 1898 {West-most lion:} 1714 {He is standing on a mound on which there appears to be:} HP]]> 2009-03-30 17:29:34.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1270 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1265
{A stone plaque is laid into the wall, low down below the capital:} On this site stood the office of the Penton Estate built by Henry Penton, 1736 - 1812, MP, who gave his name to this part of London. Architect - John Melvin & Partners Contractors - G. E. Wallis & Sons Ltd 1977]]> 2009-03-30 17:29:33.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1265 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1264
{On the front of the pedestal:} Lest we forget {On the back of the pedestal:} To the greater glory of God and in loving memory of our brothers who died for England, home and duty in the Great War, 1914.]]> 2009-03-30 17:29:32.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1264 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1381
This lamp was removed from the police station at 277 Upper Street, Islington, N1 upon closing of that station on 7th April 1992.]]> 2009-03-30 17:29:31.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1381 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1261
{On a placard held by a character in the mural:} On Copenhagen Fields, just north of here, in 1834, over 100,000 Londoners met to march for the pardon of the 6 Dorset farm labourers, known as the Tolpuddle Martyrs, transported to Australia for joining a trade union. 12 trade unionists carried a huge petition mounted on a pole at the head of the 6 mile long procession to Parliament at Westminster. The government was forced to give pardons and eventually all of the transported labourers returned home.]]> 2009-03-30 17:29:30.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1261 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1260
British Waterways London Legging the longest tunnel At 960 yards (878 metres) long, the Islington Tunnel is James Morgan's greatest engineering achievement. To 'leg' a boat through, two boaters lay on their backs on planks laid across the bows. Then they 'walked' along the sides of the tunnel, inching the boat forwards with their feet. Getting through the tunnel was also an achievement for early boaters, as there was no towpath. This meant they couldn't use their horses. Heritage Lottery Fund]]> 2009-03-30 17:29:30.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1260 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1177
Boris the cat lived here, 1986 - 1996.]]> 2009-03-30 17:29:29.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1177 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1179
Erected by Camden London Borough Council Karl Marx, 1818 - 1883, philosopher, lived and died in a house on this site, 1875 - 1883.]]> 2009-03-30 17:29:28.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/1179 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/731
George Orwell, writer, 1903 - 1950, lived and worked in a bookshop on this site, 1934 - 1935.]]> 2009-03-30 17:29:27.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/731 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/716
Jacqueline du Pre, 1945 - '87, cellist, lived here, 1970 - 1975. Heath and Old Hampstead Society]]> 2009-03-30 17:29:25.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/716 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/733
George Orwell, 1930 - 1950, writer, lived here. Erected by the Hampstead Plaque Fund]]> 2009-03-30 17:29:24.0 http://www.londonremembers.com/memorial/733