Ernest Dowson
Died 23/2/1900, 112 years ago
Poet. Born Kent. A member of The Rhymers' Club. At the end of his life he was impoverished and was looked after by Robert Sherard at his house at 26 Sandhurst Gardens, Catford, where he died.
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Sir Edward Elgar
Died 23/2/1934, 78 years ago
Born in Broadheath, near Worcester. A keen early adopting cyclist he often got inspiration from a country ride. On writing "Land of Hope and Glory" he said "I've got a tune that will knock 'em - ...
Person, Music / songs, Seriously Famous
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Sir Laurence Gomme
Died 23/2/1916, 96 years ago
Born 3 Cecil Street, Stepney. Clerk to the London County Council, folklorist and historian. Died at home, Buckinghamshire.
Person, Tourism / Traditions, History, Politics & Administration
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Anthony Standerwick Heal
Born 23/2/1907, 105 years ago
A difficult man to research. We believe he founded Heals furniture shop at 196 Tottenham Court Road in 1936 and became the Chairman in 1953. 1965 awarded RSA Bicentenary medal. After marriage li...
Person, Craft / Design, Commerce
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John Keats
Died 23/2/1821, 191 years ago
Born 24 Moorfields Pavement Row, Finsbury. Baptised at St Botolphs. Died of consumption in Rome where he is buried in the Protestant Cemetery,
Person, Poetry, Seriously Famous, Italy
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