Family of mosaic artists from Italy. When they moved into new premises in 1898 they decorated the frontage with mosaics - this is now the Regent Street Apple building.
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Albert Memorial - Prince Albert
The bronze statue of Albert was originally gilded but this was removed in WW1...
Buxton Memorial Fountain
Due to strong shadows it was only on our fourth visit that we managed to take...
Richard Grosvenor fountain
'EMW' are the initials of the Marquess's wife, Elizabeth Mary who died 1891, ...
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Jean Muir
Dressmaker and fashion designer. From English Heritage: "Muir began her fashion career in retail at Liberty’s in 1950, where she received an informal education in the business side of fashion, whi...
Christopher Whall
Stained glass artist, Born at The Rectory, Thurning, Huntingdonshire. His major stained glass works are in Gloucester and Canterbury Cathedrals and he influenced many artists in Britain and America...
garment and textile industries in the East End
The origins of the East End textile industry can be traced to the 14th century when Flemish artisans set up dye works on the River Lea. In the late 17th century the Huguenots arrived in Spitalfield...
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Princess Louise Duchess of Argyll
Born at Buckingham Palace, sixth child of Queen Victoria. Was a talented sculptress taught, and possibly more, by Joseph Boehm. In 1871 caused a stir by marrying John Douglas Sutherland Campbell, M...
Tea Trade in London
The following text is taken from the Shoreditch plaque: This plaque commemorates 350 years of the tea industry in the City of London. The industry was spread over Plantation House (now Plantation ...
The Fallen
SE16, St Olav's Square, St Olav's Church
17 May is the Norwegian's National Day, celebrating the signing of their constitution in 1814. The quotation comes from a poem entitled ...