From Walking Through London's History: "... included Dr Burnhart Gloss, originally from Australia, and now a resident working as a professional clown."
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Dr Burnhart Gloss
Commemorated ati
Wall of the Ancestors - rightmost
According to the plaque these are, clockwise from top left: Debra Lee, Phinea...
Other Subjects
Normansfield Asylum
See Lost Hospitals of London for an excellent history of this hospital. Briefly: The White House, a mansion with 5 acres of grounds, was built in 1866. Dr Langdon Down and his wife Mary bought it ...
Benjamin Waugh
Social reformer and minister. Born in Settle, Yorkshire. Whilst working in the slums of Greenwich, he became appalled at the deprivations and cruelties suffered by children. He wrote 'The Gaol Crad...
Highgate Camp
A youth camp started in the Highgate Congregational Church's Sunday School by two teachers.
Foundling Hospital
England's first home for abandoned children. Established in 1739 by Captain Thomas Coram. From the Museum's Friends Update: "On the afternoon of Wednesday 25 March {1741}, the coat of arms designe...