George Canning, 1770 - 1827, statesman, lived here.
Greater London Council
Canning became Foreign Secretary whilst living here. (from modern information plaque in square.)
W1, Berkeley Square, 50
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
George Canning
Prime Minister 1827-1827 (only 119 days, the shortest PM tenure). Born Maryle...
This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
George Canning
Replaced the LCC. The GLC was abolished, some say, because Mrs Thatcher could...
{In a circle around the edge of the image:} Roman warehouse uncovered 20 yards south of here. Dated 100 AD. Recovered 1988. Preserved.
Watch-house, erected 1791, destroyed 1941, rebuilt 1962.
The plaques are on the ground at the foot of the tree. The tree is one of several which are reputed to be the oldest in Britain. The buil...
GR IV {On the ribbon of the Board of Ordnance badge, their motto:} Sua tela tonanti
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