13 March 1972: diplomatic relations were established between the UK and the People's Republic of China. Since then, with the economic rise of China, the UK has tried to maintain good relations, a task made more difficult by Trump's Chinese, ahem, policy.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Anglo-Chinese friendship
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Chinese Polo Players
{On a nearby ornamental base:} 2012 London Polo. By Huang Jian, China China i...
Other Subjects
Sir Coxsone
Pioneer participant in the Notting Hill Carnival. Lloyd Coxsone (Blackford) is a Jamaican born music producer, record label and sound system owner who settled in south west London in 1962. He was i...
1 memorial
Julian Wall
Londonist posted this plaque, asking for information on Wall. Brixton Society reported that a fellow former occupant replied "Julian Wall was a founder member of Carlton Mansions Housing co-operati...
1 memorial
George Arthur Roberts
Soldier and Fireman. Born in Trinidad, he was one of the first black men to join the British Army. In WW1, he earned a reputation for throwing bombs back over enemy lines and was nicknamed the 'Coc...
Person, Armed Forces, Community / Clubs, Emergency Services, Race Issues, Caribbean Islands, France, Turkey
War served, WW2
1 memorial
Arsenal Football Club Supporters
Often referred to as 'Gooners', being a play on the team's nickname of the 'Gunners'.
2 memorials
Rotterdam 06.11.1982 Dispuut Lustrum
The picture probably wasn't taken at this particular event. You really have to go to the memorial page to have this explained.
1 memorial
Previously viewed
6 Burlington Gardens - Locke
W1, Burlington Gardens, 6
There are 22 statues on the façade of this building. Each is labelled with his (always 'his') surname. There are 12 at the top up against...
1 subject commemorated,
1 creator
John Ravera
Sculptor. Born Surrey, educated Camberwell, lived Bexleyheath. Other work in London: 'In Town' at the southern end of Battersea Bridge.
2 memorials
Walham Green Station
Walham Green station originally served the Metropolitan District Railway's extension from West Brompton to Putney Bridge. The first station was opened in March 1880 (see the Picture source for a p...
1 memorial
Hotel Russell - Queen Mary II
WC1, Russell Square, 1-8
This ornate extravaganza, designed by the splendidly named Fitzroy Doll, was built in 1898. Ornamental Passions has a good post about the...
1 subject commemorated,
1 creator
Queen Victoria's first visit to the City of London (as queen)
In the Temple Bar ceremony the Queen, or King, stops so that the Lord Mayor of London can presents the Sword of State as a sign of loyalty. After the Temple Bar was removed this ceremony continued ...
1 memorial
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