Dennis Brain

Dennis Brain

NW3, Frognal

Dennis Brain, 1921 - 1957, horn-player, lived here. English Heritage

1 subject commemorated, 1 creator
Chelsea Hospital for Women

Chelsea Hospital for Women

SW6, Fulham Road, Cancer Research Centre

Princess Alexandra was laying the foundation stone for the Chelsea Hospital for Women which was here until about 1916. 

1 subject commemorated, 1 creator
Greenwich Foot Tunnel - south

Greenwich Foot Tunnel - south

SE10, Cutty Sark Gardens

There is an identical plaque at the entrance to the tunnel on the north bank of the Thames.

12 subjects commemorated
Pret a Manger - first

Pret a Manger - first

SW1, Victoria Street, 93-95

Londonist brought this plaque to our attention. The plaque, which is inside the shop, does not tell the whole story - see our page "first...

3 subjects commemorated
Stratford Co-operative and Industrial Society

Stratford Co-operative and Industrial Society

E3, Bow Road

And they say that no one ever put up a plaque to a committee! Ornamental Passions points out the flowers and the rustic fence.

14 subjects commemorated
A. J. Cronin

A. J. Cronin

W11, Westbourne Grove, 152

A. J. Cronin, 1896 - 1981, Scottish novelist and General Practitioner, practised in this house, 1926 - 1930. Royal College of General Pra...

1 subject commemorated, 1 creator
Westminster Union Workhouse

Westminster Union Workhouse

W1, Marshall Street

We think Whittingham's first name might be given as Rob. or ?ch. but it's lost in shadow. And there might be a fourth Overseer, or not. W...

7 subjects commemorated
Sir Victor Horsley

Sir Victor Horsley

WC1, Gower Street, 129

Sir Victor Horsley, 1857 - 1916, pioneer of neurosurgery and social reformer, lived here. English Heritage

1 subject commemorated, 1 creator
First Synagogue in Hackney

First Synagogue in Hackney

E5, Thistlewaite Road, 25

The first synagogue in present day London Borough of Hackney, built 1779 - 80 (5539 - 5540), stood to the rear of this building in the gr...

2 subjects commemorated, 1 creator
William Prangnell

William Prangnell

SW6, Fulham Road, Goat in Boots, 333

The date, 1887, is repeated at least twice more on the building.

2 subjects commemorated
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