Mainly from British History Online we've learnt the following: In 1740 Thomas Cooke, a director of the Bank of England, built almshouses, Cooke’s Rents, for 8 poor families with small children, and...
Building, Property, Social Welfare
Built as an exhibition hall for the Royal Horticultural Society, initially called the New Hall. Architects: Murray Easton and Howard Robertson. An Art Deco building with interesting detailing - Ma...
Building, Gardens / Agriculture
The Simpson, etc. plaque commemorates the Dyeworks which were at Victory Place 1859 - 68. This page refers to that site but also refers to the Hackney Dyeworks to which Atlas expanded. The photo sh...
The original building (see image) was designed in 1886 by J. M. Brydon and the existing south elevations are his. The current north elevations are part of the 1906-08 extension by J. R. Stokes. The...
Building, Politics & Administration
A Grade II* listed building. It was built by a carpenter, Charles March, and is a rare example of a 'hollow-post' mill. It continued in use until 1864, when the miller was evicted by the Lord of th...
Building, Gardens / Agriculture
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Died: 19/9/1944, 74 years ago
Person, Armed Forces, Aviation, India
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