King of the West Saxons and of the Anglo-Saxons. Born Wantage. Introduced a level of education not previously known in Anglo-Saxon England for his sons, those of other nobles and even clever boys of lower birth (no girls, of course). Fought the Vikings and the Danes and burnt the cakes. In the 880s he reoccupied London and restored it to a secure and habitable town again. He was Lord of the Manor of Lewisham. Buried Winchester.
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Alfred the Great
The dates on the plaque differ from those usually given: date of birth varies...
Many sites will tell you that this is the oldest outdoor statue in London, be...
This lovely frieze which represents the "Useful Arts", runs across above the ...
Former Emperor of Ethiopia. Born Tafari Makonnen Woldemikael. He led a revolution in 1916 and became regent and heir to the throne, to which he succeeded in 1930. 1935 - 6, following Italy's invasi...
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...
Regarded as the best-preserved Jacobean house in Greater London. It was built by the crown to house Sir Adam Newton and his royal charge, Prince Henry, the son of King James I. The interior feature...
The first municipal car park in St Marylebone was unveiled in 1965.
Born Liverpool. West End theatre producer and chairman of Everton Football Club.
These 10 portrait mosaics are the result of a project by Morley College to celebrate the achievements of significant women who have lived...
Fireman killed as a result of an air raid an air raid on Old Palace School, Bow, E3 on 20 April 1941. Our colleague Andrew Behan has kindly researched this man: Auxiliary Fireman Herbert Charles W...
Baptist preacher. Born Glasgow. President of the Baptist Union, 1875-6 and 1901-2. Died Edinburgh.
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