Queen Elizabeth II was actually born on 21 April 1926, but since 1959 official celebrations have taken place on the second Saturday of June which in 2016 was the 11th.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II
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The Chase - street party - birthday
The birthday was on Saturday 11 June, so we take the date on the plaque to re...
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Richard Penderel
Born Tong Shropshire, one of 5 catholic brothers. In 1651, following his father's beheading in 1649, Charles II was running from Cromwell's army. The Penderels disguised him and helped him on his...
King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway
Harald: Born Norway, son of King Olav V. King of Norway since 1991. Sonia: Born in Oslo as Sonja Haraldsen on 4 July 1937, a commoner. They married in 1968.
King William IV, Duke of Clarence
The Duke of Clarence became King William IV (The Sailor King), reigning 1830 to 1837. Had a long live-in affair with the actress Mrs Jordan which produced 10 children, all given the surname FitzCla...
Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II
The 70th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II, the first such celebration in the history of the British monarchy. The Platinum Jubilee weekend was 2-5 June 2022 but celebrations were ...
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Richmond Society's 50th Anniversary
TW9, George Street
Both the views depicted on the plaque are "protected". Referring to the view of the river, Country Life explains that "... the 1902 Rich...
St Mary's Hospital - Fifth Army
W2, Norfolk Place, St Mary's Hospital - Cambridge wing
The red fox was the insignia of the Fifth Army.
Bowler plaque - Four Tankards
E1, Brick Lane
This cast-iron roundel, showing 4 tankards around an eagle motif, is one of 22 - see Bowler's page for more details.
Beaverbrook Foundation
Charity founded by Lord Beaverbrook. It gives financial support to many good causes. It is also the home of the Beaverbrook Library, which contains an important archive of private papers, and many ...
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