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William Bell

William Bell

Chairman of the GLC Historic Building Committee, 1977 - 1981.

British Universities Film and Video Council have an 1979 audio file: "Interview with William Bell, Chairman of the Historic Building Committee on the Greater London Council, on listing London’s newer buildings to save them for future generations. Buildings include London Zoo aviary, and the Post Office Tower. He goes on to talk about changes on post-war architecture in London. Male interviewer not identified."

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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William Bell

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Covent Garden Restoration

One thinks of people named on plaques as "Chairman" of this, that or the othe...

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Sir Flinders Petrie

Sir Flinders Petrie

Archaeologist specialising in Egypt.  Born Charlton, near Greenwich.  His maternal grandfather was Captain Matthew Flinders.  Petrie was a self-taught surveyor with minimal university education. St...

Person, History, Egypt, Israel/Palestine

1 memorial
National Gallery

National Gallery

In the late 1700s national galleries were all the rage in Europe. A number of countries nationalised their royal collections but the British government instead wanted to purchase a major collection...

Group, Art, History

2 memorials
Alan D. Savage

Alan D. Savage

MBE DFM.   RAF bomber pilot.  Designed the Croydon Aerodrome WW2 memorial and was nstrumental in having it erected.

Person, History, Politics & Administration

1 memorial
Samuel Squire

Samuel Squire

Church of England bishop and historian. Born Wiltshire. Rector of St Annes, Soho. Died Harley Street.

Person, History, Religion

1 memorial
Kensington Society

Kensington Society

"The objects of The Kensington Society are to preserve and improve the amenities of Kensington for the public benefit by stimulating interest in its history and records, promoting good architecture...

Group, Community / Clubs, Gardens / Agriculture, History

5 memorials