An early 18th century house, demolished in 1965 with its doorcase being rescued and reused in Great James's Street.
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Sir James Miller
Housebuilder and politician. Born Edinburgh. Lord Mayor of London, D.L.LL.D. He is to the left in the 1965 picture, wearing the Lord Mayor's chain, where he is being installed as Honorary Commodore...
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Rothschild Buildings
The full name was Charlotte De Rothschild Dwellings. Demolished 1973-80 - all but the arch which stood on Thrawl Street and which you can see in this picture. The picture source covers the histor...
Tallow Chandlers Hall
In 1476 the Tallow Chandlers bought what was probably a merchant’s house on Dowgate Hill and used that as their Hall. The Hall was destroyed in the Great Fire of 1666 and rebuilt 1671-3. Damaged ...
Tottenhall Manor
Dates back to at least the 15th century. Purchased by Charles Fitzroy (later Lord Southampton) and in 1761 he commissioned a survey of the land contained. It seems to have encompassed a large area...
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Jack Buchanan
Actor-manager, song-and-dance entertainer. Born Helensburgh near Glasgow. Died in the Middlesex Hospital. His ashes were scattered from the deck of a Cunard Liner in recognition of his 50+ trans...
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