Hymn-writer, poet, theologian and logician. Born Southampton. As a non-conformist he could not go to Oxford or Cambridge so went to the Stoke Newington Dissenting Academy and stayed connected to Stoke Newington for the rest of his life. Lived much of his life in rich people's houses as a private tutor to their children, or simply a family friend (reminds us of Samuel Johnson). Stayed at Abney House from 1734 until his death there in 1748. Buried in Bunhill burial ground. "O, God, our help in ages past" - that was his.
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Isaac Watts
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Abney House
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Bunhill burial ground - 1
In this ground are the vaults of {see the Subjects commemorated for the list ...
Isaac Watts statue
The quote "Ages unborn..." is presumably from one of Watts' hymns or psalms b...
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Samuel Phelps
Actor/manager, born in Devonport. In his early working life he worked on the York theatre circuit and acted in numerous tragic roles. In 1837 played Shylock at the Haymarket. He then had a short r...
2 memorials
The Stooges
An American rock band, previously billed as the Psychedelic Stooges, and also known as Iggy and the Stooges. This photo shows them at the Hammersmith Apollo in 2010. Iggy Pop and the Stooges playe...
1 memorial
Sir Robert Mayer
Born in Germany. Click on external site for more information.
1 memorial
Revd. Thomas Helmore
Choir-master and hymn-writer. Born Kidderminster. Died at home in Pimlico.
1 memorial
Angus (Drummie Zeb) Gaye
Drummer, singer-songwriter, record producer and founding member of the pioneering British reggae group Aswad. Guardian obituary.
1 memorial
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Albert Chevalier
Music hall comedian, singer and musical theatre actor. Born at St Ann's Villas where the plaque now is, to a French father and Welsh mother. Married Florence, daughter of George Leybourne. His ful...
1 memorial
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