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...
English Heritage Sir Henry Cole, 1808 - 1882, campaigner and educator, first director of the Victoria and Albert Museum, lived here.
There has been a plaque on this building since at least 2000, commemorating Sickert’s occupancy. It read: “Historic Building. W. R. Sick...
Greater London Council Sir Charles Wyndham, 1837 - 1919, actor-manager, lived and died here.
The unveiling is reported at The Music Hall Guild. The plaque is just visible in our picture, in the porch.
