Under the feudal system the King owned all land and others could only hold it as the King's tenants. Transfers between tenants were known as 'alienations' and this required a licence from the King. Robert Dudley set up an office to manage this system, and to collect the fees and fines. Its role changed and shrunk over the years and by 1835 the system of land conveyancing meant that the Alienation Office could be abolished.
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Alienation Office
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Alienation Office
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Edith S. Kerrison
The first woman to serve on the West Ham council and an advocate of welfare for women and children. Was offered the Mayoralty but in view of her advancing years and increasing deafness she declined...
Person, Gender Issues, Politics & Administration, Social Welfare
1 memorial
William Wilberforce (abolitionist)
Politician, philanthropist and slavery abolitionist. Born in High Street, Hull. Entered parliament in 1780 and became a close ally of William Pitt the Younger. He converted to evangelical Christian...
Person, Philanthropy, Politics & Administration, Race Issues, Seriously Famous
8 memorials
Leila Campbell
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1 memorial
John Rees
Political activist and writer. 2012 co-authored 'A People's History of London'.
1 memorial
Councillor H. J. Stubbs
Councillor on the Bethnal Green Housing Committee in 1937. JP and Councillor on the Bethnal Green Housing Committee in 1952.
2 memorials
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Miss Marple
Miss Jane Marple, village spinster detective, created by Agatha Christie. Played by many actors, including: Gracie Fields, Margaret Rutherford, Angela Lansbury and Joan Hickson.
1 memorial
Samuel Wesley (musician)
Eminent musical composer and organist, second son of Charles and Sarah Wesley. Buried in Bunhill burial ground.
3 memorials
All Hallows, Gospel Oak, War Memorial
NW3, Savernake Road, Parish Church of All Hallows
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1 subject commemorated
Richard Muzira
SE5, Albany Road
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2 subjects commemorated
St Lawrence Jewry war memorial
EC2, Guildhall Yard, St Lawrence Jewry
{Inscribed on the main stone plaque:} 1914 - 1918 In memory of the officers, warrant officers, non-commissioned officers and men of the...
3 subjects commemorated
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