City of Westminster
Denis Johnson (c.1760 - 1833) from his workshop on this site, in 1819, made and sold Britain's first bicycle in its hobby-horse form.
Covent Garden Area Trust and Veteran-Cycle Club, 1988
WC2, Long Acre, 75, Acre House
75 Long Acre was Denis Johnson's home and workshop. See modern day hobby-horse bicycles in Long Acre.
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Hobby-horse bicycle
In 1819, made and sold Britain's first bicycle in its hobby-horse form. As a ...
From the picture source website: "The forerunner of the bicycle, the 'Hobby' ...
This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
Hobby-horse bicycle
The ancient parish of St Margaret's was divided into St Margaret's and St Joh...
The house was demolished in 1880 and we have failed to find a picture of it. At the time this section of street may have been called Cla...
EU Today writes: "The first bomb of the London blitz landed on the Dockyard Offices on the periphery of what is now the car park for Surr...
Plaque unveiled by Mick Fowler, president of the Alpine Club.
London County Council Coventry Patmore, 1823 - 1896, poet and essayist, lived here, 1863 - 1864.
This garden acquired its name due to its popularity as a lunchtime garden with workers from the nearby General Post Office (long gone). ...
We have Sue Thorburn to thank for bringing this plaque to our attention.
Sculptor. Born and died in Paris. Fervent supporter of the Paris Commune. When this was suppressed he escaped to London in July 1871, and only returned to Paris in 1880 when pardoned in the general...
This arcade has two addresses, one at each end: 28 Old Bond Street and 12 Albermarle Street. The decorative facade, including the relief ...
Businessman and politician. Born at 71 York Road, Lambeth (demolished), the son of Dr Henry Stephens. Known as 'Inky', he developed the writing fluid invented by his father. He served as member of ...
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