Media    From 1876  To 1965

Beckenham Journal

Newspaper. Started as a 24 page monthly publication costing 1d (about 0.5p). In 1881 it was taken over by Tom William Thornton, who published it weekly. Became a campaigning vehicle which informed and encouraged local people to have their say in deciding the issues of the day.

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Beckenham Journal

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Thornton's Corner

Thornton's Corner Beckenham Journal, 1881 - 1965 First British Airmail Post O...

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Kate Adie

Kate Adie

Born Northumberland.  Journalist and broadcaster for the BBC, known for her work as a war correspondent.

Person, Journalism / Publishing, TV & Radio

1 memorial
Carlos Castello Branco

Carlos Castello Branco

Brazilian journalist. Following discussions with our Iberian consultant, Julie Nauman, we have assumed that Brazil adopts the Portuguese naming conventions, which makes "Castello Branco" the surn...

Person, Journalism / Publishing, Brazil

1 memorial
George Lansbury

George Lansbury

Born Suffolk. Member of the Poplar Borough Council 1903 - 1940, Mayor 1919 - 20 & 1936 - 37.  Member of Parliament, Minister of the Crown, Privy Councillor. Leader of the Labour Party 1932 - 35...

Person, Journalism / Publishing, Politics & Administration, Social Welfare

7 memorials
Wynkyn De Worde

Wynkyn De Worde

Printing pioneer. Born in Woerth, Alsace, and his modern name is a corruption of Wynkyn de Woerth so, disappointingly, his is not an example of nominative determinism, unlike Isambard Brunel.  Brou...

Person, Craft / Design, Journalism / Publishing, Netherlands

1 memorial
Henry White

Henry White

Edited the Sunday Times, from the first edition in 1822.

Person, Journalism / Publishing

1 memorial

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Empire Day

Empire Day

Created by Reginald Brabazon, cleverly designed to coincide with Queen Victoria's birthday. In 1958 it was renamed Commonwealth Day and in 1977 the date moved to the second Monday in March.

Event, Community / Clubs

2 memorials
Duke of Buckingham's house

Duke of Buckingham's house

EC4, College Hill

This plaque is beside the entrance to Newcastle Court. Ian Visits informs that name came from the new castle (or mansion) built by Buckin...

2 subjects commemorated
John Donne

John Donne

Poet and clergyman.  Born in Bread Street into a literate Catholic family (connected to Sir Thomas More) at a time when the Catholic religion was banned. Appointed private secretary to Sir Thomas E...

Person, Poetry

1 memorial
William Shipley

William Shipley

WC2, Henrietta Street, 25

This plaque commemorates the tercentenary of Shipley's birth and the site of RSA's first meeting place. Interesting that this is a Westmi...

3 subjects commemorated, 2 creators
Sokari Douglas Camp

Sokari Douglas Camp

Nigerian-born. Moved to England where she attended school. A Southwark resident for 22 years, in 2010. CBE.

Person, Sculpture, Nigeria

1 memorial