In memory of Jim, died 1879, aged 15 years, faithful dog of Sir Henry Cole of this museum.
SW7, Cromwell Road, Victoria & Albert Museum, Pirelli Garden
These plaques are on the southern wall of the internal courtyard and we've heard that Jim, at least, was buried in this courtyard when it was a garden. Our picture for Henry Cole shows him with a dog but is it Jim or is it Tycho?
(We can see that giant box-robot doing the splits soon!)
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Jim
Born Bath. Secretary of the Department of Science and Art. He originated the ...
The building was also restored after WW2 damage. There can't be much of the original left.
C. F. A. Voysey, 1857 - 1941, architect and designer, lived here. English Heritage
Wikipedia questions the veracity of this plaque, while acknowledging that Ho was in London between 1913 and 1919, living in West Ealing a...
Cato Street Conspiracy discovered here 23 February 1820. Greater London Council
Tommy Handley, 1892 - 1949, radio comedian, lived here. Greater London Council
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