Atkinsons Carillon
The only carillon in London is housed in the tower which surmounts this building.
A carillon of 23 bells, it is played by hand on special occasions of public and private rejoicing.
Atkinsons, founded in 1799, has sold perfumes and beauty products on this site since 1832.
W1, Old Bond Street, 24
In the photograph of the building the plaque is at the corner, behind the right-most man of the group of three.
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Atkinsons Carillon
The only carillon in London. Dictionary definition of 'Carillon': a set of b...
This building now houses the Junior school of the Foundation established by Sir John Cass. Previously the Sir John Cass's Foundation Prim...
Gandhi lived here in the 1890s, whilst studying law at University College.
The Evening Standard, 14 October 2019 (link now behind a paywall): "Could a Fleabag Walking Tour be in the offing? Bold café on York Rise...
This plaque is identical to the one at St Nicholas Flats.
On this site there used to be a sister hotel to Hotel Russell, also designed by Charles Fitzroy Doll and erected in 1898. It was demolish...
The Victorian Web's entry on this statue focuses on the tightness of Peel's trousers.
English Heritage Dame Myra Hess, 1890 - 1965, pianist, lived here.
Thomas Longman (1699-1755) through an inheritance acquired a publishing house, The Ship, in Paternoster Row (the street of book publishers) and shortly after, The Black Swan, next door. Daniel Defo...
Fishmonger and oyster bar proprietor active in 1798. Erstwhile founder and owner of Rules Restaurant. This history page indicates that there is very little information available about Thomas and h...
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