Place    From 2/3/1836 

Texas

Categories: Politics & Administration

Countries: USA

After Texas won its independence from Mexico in 1836, Britain was one of the first countries in the world to recognize the Republic of Texas as a nation.

From Statesman: The United Kingdom enjoys a special relationship with Texas. Brits were there at the beginning: Richard Ballantine of Scotland, William Blazeby of England, Samuel Burns of Ireland and 23 others born in the British Isles crossed that line in the sand drawn by Col. William Travis at the Alamo. And Britain was one of the few countries in the world to recognize the new republic.

This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Texas

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Texas Legation

The plaque was erected on the initiative of Sir Alfred Bossom MP, then presid...

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Stanley Baldwin

Stanley Baldwin

Prime Minister. Born at Lower Park House, Bewdley, Worcestershire. A cousin of Rudyard Kipling. Married Lucy Ridsdale in 1892. He entered parliament in 1908, became president of the Board of Trade ...

Person, Politics & Administration

5 memorials
Gerard Martin Traynor

Gerard Martin Traynor

Gerard Martin Traynor was born on 9 November 1959, a younger son of John Francis Traynor (1923-1965) and Marian Veronica Traynor née Nesbitt (1926-2016). His birth was registered in the 4th quarter...

Person, Politics & Administration, Tragedy

1 memorial
H. N. B. Spink

H. N. B. Spink

A Commissioner for the 1892 Westminster Public Library. The plaque gives him "M.L.S.B." after his name but we don't recognise the qualification.

Person, Politics & Administration

2 memorials
John Sawbridge

John Sawbridge

Politician. Member of Parliament from 1768 to 1780. A supporter of John Wilkes, he opposed parliament's right to tax America. Elected Lord Mayor of London in 1775.

Person, Lord Mayor, Politics & Administration

1 memorial
Sir Roger Cook

Sir Roger Cook

Lord Mayor of London, in September 1997.

Person, Lord Mayor, Politics & Administration

1 memorial