Sir William Henry Perkin, FRS, discovered the first aniline dyestuff, March 1856, while working in his home laboratory on this site and went on to found science-based industry. 1838 - 1907.
Stepney Historical Trust
E1, Cable Street
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Sir William Perkin
Chemist. Born King David's Lane, Shadwell. While a student at the Royal Col...
This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
Sir William Perkin
17 May is the Norwegian's National Day, celebrating the signing of their constitution in 1814. The quotation comes from a poem entitled ...
The plaque on the brick wall in the picture reads: The BBC Star Terrace, "Bring me fun, bring me sunshine, bring me love" Sylvie Dee. De...
This foundation stone is behind railings, hence the squew-whiff photo.
The building is offices for Equity, the actor's union.
In our photo the plaque can be seen through the gap in the railings, laid into the ground in front of the grass.
1893 Superintendent of the Metropolitan Tabernacle Sunday School.
