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Edith Cavell, 1865 - 1915, pioneer of modern nursing in Belgium and heroine of the Great War, trained and worked here, 1896 - 1901.
E1, Whitechapel Road, Royal London Hospital
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Edith Cavell at Royal London Hospital
Edith Cavell was born on 4 December 1865 in Swardeston in Norfolk. At the age...
This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
Edith Cavell at Royal London Hospital
Spenser to the left; Bacon to the right. The frieze announces proudly 'Islington Central Library'. Above the keystone of the porch the da...
Tide gauge house It was vital for the correct operation of the lock that the men on duty knew the exact state of the tide. This building ...
Fort and his wife Anna lived in the first floor flat, conveniently close to the British Museum for his researches.
English Heritage Sir Arthur Bliss, 1891 - 1975, composer, lived here, 1929 - 1939.
For information about the church, including a good range of photographs see A London Inheritance.
