City of Westminster
Pall Mall. The first street in London to be lit by gas, in 1807.
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SW1, Pall Mall
We were surprised to see a memorial plaque attached to this piece of street furniture, a way-finding finger-post. Is this the only one? Or are there lots and we've just failed to spot them? Given the subject commemorated perhaps this is a well-placed rarity.
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
First gas-lit street
The first public street lighting with gas was demonstrated in Pall Mall by Fr...
This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
First gas-lit street
The ancient parish of St Margaret's was divided into St Margaret's and St Joh...
Edward Irving was once the priest at the Gothic church that was on this site before WW2. Reith's parents were married in this church and ...
Doctor Barnardo, 1845 - 1905, began his work for children in a building on this site in 1866. London County Council
The plaque is inside this building,in the foyer.
Time & Talents, established 1887, founded to improve the living and working conditions of women and children employed in the factorie...
In memory of Nell Deller who lived here, 1966 - 2003, a tireless organiser and campaigner who contributed so much to this community. Erec...
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