Sir Henry Cole lived here 1879 - 1880. He originated the custom of sending Christmas cards and was largely responsible for the foundation of the Kensington Museum. He was also a great postal reformer.
Erected by the Hampstead Plaque Fund
NW3, Elm Row, 3
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Sir Henry Cole - NW3
The first card was designed by John Horsley. The Mail has some pictures of e...
Born Bath. Secretary of the Department of Science and Art. He originated the ...
This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
Sir Henry Cole - NW3
The Hampstead Plaque fund was set up, many years ago, by Ralph Wade and has b...
{The sides of the plinth above each basin are inscribed with texts. Tak...
Eagle House built 1773. The surviving south wing refurbished 2008.The Clapham...
London Borough of Islington London headquarters of the African National Congr...
Sir Frederick Ashton, 1904 - 1988, choreographer, lived here 1959 - 1984.Engl...
