Person    | Male  Born 1632  Died 7/7/1713

Bishop Henry Compton

Bishop of London from 1675 to 1713.

Born Warwickshire. After a period in Charles II's army he chose the church and within 5 years was made a bishop and a member of the Privy Council. His strong opposition to Roman Catholicism meant he was out of favour during James II's reign although he did supervise the education of his two daughters Mary and Anne. He was one of the Immortal Seven who invited William of Orange and Mary to take the British crown, and conducted their coronation ceremony. He went on to serve Queen Anne and died at Fulham Palace.

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Bishop Henry Compton

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Bishop Compton

The book he holds has "MPM FEBM" on the back cover and "DAM MPM" on the front...

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Harold Nicolson

Harold Nicolson

Diplomat and politician. Born as Harold George Nicolson at the British legation, Tehran in what was then Persia. Joined the diplomatic service in 1909 and served in various posts. Entered parliamen...

Person, Gardens / Agriculture, Literature, Politics & Administration, Germany, Iran/Persia, Spain, Turkey

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Francis Russell, 5th Duke of Bedford

Francis Russell, 5th Duke of Bedford

Interested in rural science and one of the chief patrons of the Bath and West Agricultural Society of which he was President at the time of his death. His youngest politician brother, William (176...

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Nelson Recreation Ground

Nelson Recreation Ground

From London Gardens Online: The land here was open fields until the C18th when it was purchased by the Trustees of Guy's Hospital for use as a burial ground for deceased patients. It continued as a...

Place, Gardens / Agriculture

1 memorial
David Bellamy

David Bellamy

Environmental campaigner and botanist.  Brought up in London.  Built up a media career as a protector of the environment.  Initially supported the campaign to raise awareness of man-made climate ch...

Person, Gardens / Agriculture, TV & Radio

1 memorial
Ecomemoria

Ecomemoria

"One tree for each memory, each memory for a new life, a life in each tree." From their website: "Ecomemoria is a project that merges ecology and memory to pay tribute to and celebrate the lives a...

Group, Gardens / Agriculture, History, Chile

1 memorial

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C. T. Smith

C. T. Smith

A commissioner of Limehouse Library in 1900.

Person, Politics & Administration

1 memorial
Commonwealth Walkway

Commonwealth Walkway

WC2, Strand, Gibraltar House

Unveiled shortly before 5/8/19.

2 subjects commemorated, 1 creator
London Wall Walk - 2 - Trinity Place

London Wall Walk - 2 - Trinity Place

EC3, Trinity Place

To the right of our picture there is a section of London Wall with a modern information board sticking out of the ground. We much prefer ...

1 subject commemorated, 1 creator