From the Norman period, at least, until the introduction of firearms in the 16th century, some version of the longbow was the long-distance weapon of choice. The last recorded use in England seems...

Event, Armed Forces

4 memorials

F. W. Mason

J. Lyons & Co. Ltd. staff member who died in WW2.

Person, Armed Forces

War dead, WW2

1 memorial

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Non-conformist minister and numismatist. Born Bristol. Became Baptist minister at Little Wild Street (see Samuel Stennett) in 1730 but in 1735 he had to leave when accused by a member of the congre...

Person, Museums / Libraries, Religion

1 memorial

Lady Llangattock, Georgiana Rolls

Wife of Lord Llangattock. Born Georgiana Marcia Maclean. A socialite, benefactor and an enthusiast for Horatio Nelson and associated naval heroes. Of her three sons, 2 died in WW1 and the other, Ch...

Person, Friend / family

1 memorial

Rev. William Spurstowe

Born London, date of birth is approximate. Became vicar of Hackney in 1643 but was ejected in 1662 for nonconformity. Shortly before his death he provided almshouses for 6 'poor widows' in Hackne...

Person, Benefactor, Religion

2 memorials